🚨 BREAKING: Coventry City could face a massive 40-60 POINTS deduction which would immediately RELEGATE them from the Championship if they are found guilty of severe financial breaches, reports suggest. 🔵⚠️
The news has sent shockwaves through the Coventry Building Society Arena just as the Sky Blues are flying high at the top of the Championship table. Under the management of Frank Lampard, Coventry currently holds a five-point lead at the summit following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Sheffield United on February 25, 2026. However, this legal bombshell threatens to derail their dream of returning to the Premier League after 25 years.
While the club has recently dealt with minor disciplinary issues—including a £30,000 fine for a post-match confrontation against Southampton in January 2026—this new report suggests a far more existential threat. Sources indicate that the EFL is investigating “aggravated financial irregularities” that mirror the severity of the charges faced by Manchester City. If proven, a deduction of 40-60 points would not only strip them of their lead but would leave them anchored at the bottom of the table, making relegation to League One an absolute certainty.
“We have worked too hard to get back to this position,” a source close to the club’s leadership whispered. “To have the threat of such a massive penalty hanging over a season where the fans are finally seeing success is devastating. The club will fight these allegations with everything we have.”
The “Sky Blue Army” is already mobilizing in support of Lampard’s squad. As the team prepares for the final stretch of the 2026 season, the contrast between their on-field brilliance and the off-field legal turmoil has created a fever pitch of tension in the city.
Frank Lampard remained defiant in his latest briefing: “My focus is on the players and the next game. We’ve earned our 68 points on the grass. We can’t control what happens in the courtrooms, but we can control our performance on Saturday. This club has a history of fighting against the odds, and that’s exactly what we’ll do.”
