Coventry Draw 0-0 with Hull, Retain 12-Point Lead

Coventry City edged closer to promotion to the Premier League with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Easter Monday, maintaining their commanding 12-point lead at the top of the EFL Championship table with five matches remaining.

The result, following Coventry's 3-2 victory over Derby County on Good Friday, extended their unbeaten run in the league to nine games and positioned them just four points away from securing an automatic top-two finish. Managed by Frank Lampard, the Sky Blues have now won eight of their last nine Championship fixtures, showcasing a blend of defensive solidity and attacking threat that has propelled them 14 points clear of Ipswich Town, who hold two games in hand.

In a match dominated by Hull in spells, the Tigers created early pressure through wingers Liam Millar and Cody Drameh, while Joe Gelhardt and Oli McBurnie missed headers in the second half. Coventry, after weathering an intense opening, grew into the contest with counterattacks, Victor Torp forcing a save from goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. Neither side could break the deadlock despite late substitutions, mirroring their earlier goalless encounter this season. Hull's...