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Bangkok Post – “Coventry’s Upset Shakes Up English Championship Standings”

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The Championship title race has intensified as Coventry, once the clear leaders, have struggled in recent matches. They entered December with a commanding 10-point lead, but a significant dip in form has allowed Middlesbrough to catch up. Both teams now sit on 58 points, though Coventry retains the top position due to a superior goal difference.

Hull follows closely in third place, four points behind, while Ipswich, Millwall, and Wrexham also chase the leaders. Coventry’s current woes are evident, particularly in their away performance, where they have not recorded a victory in their last eight outings. This decline has shifted the dynamics in the Championship, creating a more competitive environment as promotion hopes hang in the balance.

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Bangkok Post – Coventry wobble blows English Championship race wide open

Coventry let slip 10-point lead

The battle at the top of the Championship has suddenly taken on a new complexion with former runaway leaders Coventry suffering a significant dip in form which has given their closest rivals renewed hope.

Frank Lampard’s once free-scoring Sky Blues had gone into December with a 10-point lead, making them heavy favourites for automatic promotion to the Premier League. But following last weekend’s results, that lead has been overhauled by Middlesbrough, who are now level with Coventry on 58 points, although Lampard’s team remain top with a far superior goal difference. In third place, a further four points behind, are Hull. Other clubs among the chasing pack are Ipswich, Millwall and Wrexham.

Coventry’s recent woes are particularly reflected by their poor away form, having gone eight games without a win, and five…

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