Jay Dasilva scored the goal that ended Coventry City's 9,287-day wait for a Premier League victory. His 55th-minute finish against Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 win, the club's 100th in the top flight, and a first since April 2001.
That last win was a 1-0 victory over Sunderland at Highfield Road, sealed by a John Hartson goal in front of 20,946 fans. The club was relegated at the end of that season, beginning a long period of struggle that included administration, a stadium move, and a spell in the fourth tier.
This landmark result lifts Coventry to 18th in the Premier League, giving them three points from their opening five matches. It followed a difficult run of four consecutive defeats, including a 5-0 home loss to Brighton. The victory provides a vital morale boost ahead of their next challenge, a home fixture against Newcastle United on 12 October.
Manager Frank Lampard told reporters 5 Live the points were key for belief. "It's been a tough opening for us, so those first Premier League points feel great," he said. Lampard added that the win was important for players new to the level, stating, "It's really important for some of the players, they haven't been here before and they need to feel like they belong."
The club's current standings position and upcoming fixtures show the scale of the task remaining. They face an eighth-placed Newcastle side next, while continuing to manage a lengthy injuries list that includes Haji Wright and Josh Eccles. For now, the focus is on a historic win that finally breaks a 25-year Premier League drought.
The original report is at BBC Sport Football
