Frank Lampard's Coventry City secured a momentous win against Swansea City, their first victory at the Liberty Stadium since 1981. Goals from Ellis Simms and Brandon Thomas-Asante propelled Coventry to a crucial three points, propelling them further into the Championship play-off race.
Frank Lampard has guided Coventry to their first win against Swansea since 1981 to boost their unlikely play-off hopes.
Just two months later and the Midlands outfit are 14 clear of the bottom three and are now in an unlikely hunt to secure a top-six place.For Coventry fans, their 44-year long wait to see a league victory against Swansea is over having last claimed three points against them in October 1981. The 24-year-old was picked out with a low cross from Thomas-Asante, where he expertly took a touch before volleying home.
He capitalised on a loose ball nearly 40 yards from goal before chipping the unsuspecting Lawrence Vigouroux.
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