Coventry City's promotion charge hit a slight speed bump on Monday, but the dream is very much alive. A gritty, goalless draw away at Hull City may not have been the free-flowing performance fans hoped for, but in the marathon of a Championship season, a point on the road is rarely a bad result.

The bigger story unfolded elsewhere, as results largely went Coventry's way. Millwall's shock home defeat to Norwich and Middlesbrough's draw with Swansea City opened the door wider for Frank Lampard's side. While Ipswich Town leapfrogged into second with a win, the Sky Blues' fate remains firmly in their own hands.

The arithmetic is now tantalizingly clear. Sitting on 72 points with a formidable +42 goal difference, Coventry need just three more points from their final five games to mathematically secure a Premier League return after a 25-year absence. Their superior goal difference acts as a crucial extra buffer.

This sets up a potentially historic weekend. If Middlesbrough or Millwall drop points in their fixtures, a Coventry victory at home against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday could be the moment that seals automatic promotion. If their rivals win, the Sky Blues would need a maximum of four points from their clashes with Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers to cross the finish line.

The tension is building, and the Championship is delivering its trademark drama. For Coventry City and their supporters, the Premier League spotlight is now within touching distance.