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That's your lot from us on what could prove to be a defining day for Coventry's bid for Premier League promotion.

After Middlesbrough, Ipswich and Millwall failed to win in the day's early games the stage was set for them to capitalise and capitalise they did.

The Sky Blues battered Swansea, who hadn't lost at home since 25 November, 3-0 and now sit 11 points clear of third place with seven games remaining.

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• Ipswich and Millwall miss the chance to go second as they draw 1-1 while second-placed Middlesbrough are held 0-0 at Blackburn.
• Leaders Coventry cruise to a thumping 3-0 win at Swansea to go 11 points clear of third-placed Ipswich in the final game of the day.
• Hull City and Southampton remain fifth and sixth respectively with wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United.
• Wrexham remain seventh by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Sheffield United.
• Derby's 1-0 win over Birmingham leaves them three points short of the top six.
• Leicester miss the chance to move out of the relegation zone as Patson Daka misses a penalty in a goalless draw at Watford.
• Portsmouth are smashed 6-1 at QPR to drop within a point of the bottom three.
• West Brom move four points clear of trouble with a 1-0 win at Bristol City.

Coventry City skipper Matt Grimes speaking to Sky Sports:

"It was important we responded after last week's setback.

"They started well but we stuck at it."

On not celebrating his goal: "It's strange coming back. I spent a long time here I have a lot of love for the club and I didn't celebrate out of respect."

On going nine points clear of second-placed Middlesbrough: "It's a cliche but we've just got to keep ticking the games off.

"We'll reset, get a bit of rest and crack on against Derby."

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

That win has topped off what has been a great day for Coventry all round.

There were no wins for Middlesbrough, Millwall or Ipswich and then we go and win 3-0 away from home.

The first half doesn't tell the whole story, even though we were 3-0 up. Coventry were living dangerously at times.

That second half-performance was almost faultless, and the best performance I have seen.

Coventry were in total control.

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A perfect day for Coventry is capped off with a 3-0 away win.

The teams in second, third and fourth all drew in the early games and Coventry got the job done and then some this evening.

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Championship leaders Coventry City move a step closer to a Premier League return.

They go 11 points clear of third place after the most routine of routine away wins.

After an evenly-contested opening 30 minutes this game turned on a penalty.

Ephron Mason-Clark was felled in the area, Brandon Thomas-Asante just beat Lawrence Vigouroux from the spot and, before you knew it, it was 3-0 after quick goals from Matt Grimes and Tatushiro Sakamoto.

The second half was total non-event, which suited Coventry just fine.

What a day the travelling Coventry fans have had.

All the teams below them failed to win and their boys have strolled to a 3-0 away win.

We will have a minimum of four minutes added on at the end of this.

That sums up Swansea's day.

Melker Widell's ball across from the left is perfect for top scorer Zan Vipotnik at the back stick and... he slices his effort horribly wide.

Start the car.

Marko Stamenic booked for the home side for a trip on Josh Eccles.

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

Coventry have been really good in the second period, and seemed a bit off it in the first half despite the three goals - there were so many gaps.

Swansea hit the post twice, and nothing has really worked for them today.

Coventry City goalkeeper Carl Rushworth makes a really smart stop from Melker Widell to preserve his clean sheet.

Coventry just playing keepball now.

They've strolled this second half.

Coventry make their last two changes.

Luke Woolfenden and Jake Bidwell are on for the last 10-ish minutes.

NOW Swansea have had a shot!

Liam Cullen's effort at least forces Carl Rushworth to into a routine save.

I'm not saying a comeback is totally off the table here but Swansea haven't even had a shot this half.

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

Coventry haven't scored in this second half, but they have played a lot better.

It is a lot more controlled and they have played and passed the ball round really well - they have just got to see it out now.

Josh Tymon isn't looking too sharp and he goes off for the hosts.

Ishe Samuels-Smith is on in his stead.

The Sky Blues decide to go for goal and Jahnoah Markelo is freed down the left.

He swings in a decent ball for Ellis Simms to attack in the middle but Laurence Vigouroux catches it off a Swans defender.

Fly in the ointment for the away side.

Frank Onyeka checks Malick Yalcouye and he's booked.

Onyeka has been really good in the Cov midfield today.