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Coventry City Wins 3-1 Against Wrexham to Secure Championship Title; Arsenal Overcomes Lyon 2-1 in Women's Champions League Semi-Final

Coventry City secured the Championship title and celebrated with a 3-1 victory against Wrexham, returning to the top flight after 25 years. Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 against OL Lyon in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg. The results impact play-off races and title chases in respective leagues.

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Coventry City defeated Wrexham 3-1 in their final home match, securing the Championship title and a return to the top flight after 25 years. The team opened the scoring before a substitute struck a decisive free-kick with ten minutes remaining. A third goal was added deep into added time to complete the victory.

An equalizer was scored for Wrexham six minutes after the opener. The defeat leaves Wrexham with 70 points, level with Hull City but holding a goal difference one better. Derby County trails by one point in the play-off race.

Coventry City secured the Championship title on Tuesday and received the trophy following the match against Wrexham. Supporters displayed 'We Are Back' placards before kick-off. The team celebrated with players singing along to Titanium by David Guetta in the changing room.

A darts star joined the Coventry City players in their title celebrations, making a surprise appearance in the changing room with his walkout music. A manager shared a special moment with his wife during the celebrations, as she joined him on the pitch.

Wrexham will play Middlesbrough at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday, Hull City will face Norwich at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, and Derby County will host Sheffield United on Saturday. These fixtures will determine the final play-off spot. In a separate match, Arsenal won 2-1 against OL Lyon in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, attended by 26,758 fans.

Arsenal came from behind to secure the victory, overturning their record of never beating Lyon in London. Arsenal's goals came from capitalizing on a defensive mix-up and a fumbled free-kick, which was bundled into Lyon's own net. Lyon's attack did not force Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar into a single save.

Arsenal captain Leah Williamson said: 'The first half was quite even - we gave away a cheap goal.

There was a phase in the first half where Arsenal wanted more aggression in their press.

' Slegers added: 'The first goal, it's hard for the goalkeeper because the ball goes in front and there are runners so it's hard to see. I think it caught the opposition off guard a bit. The second goal is a good moment that we wanted to create.

' Arsenal executed their press with conviction in the second half and had great solutions at half-time. Anita Asante said: 'The second-half display was that of European champions - they stifled Lyon.

They were really deserving of the win and of overturning that record of never beating Lyon in London. Slegers deserves a lot of credit. I think the team managed the game very well - they stayed in it and were clinical when it mattered.

' Arsenal are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final and will head to France for the second leg with a one-goal advantage. Manchester City lost to Brighton 24 hours before the Arsenal vs Lyon match. Arsenal are eight points behind Manchester City in the Women's Super League with four games to play if they win against Leicester City on Wednesday, having played two games fewer.

Renee Slegers said: 'We have a very tight schedule.

Key Facts

Coventry City title win
Coventry City secured the Championship title on Tuesday and won 3-1 against Wrexham, returning to the top flight after 25 years.
Arsenal semi-final victory
Arsenal came from behind to beat Lyon 2-1 in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg, with goals from a defensive error and Olivia Smith.
Play-off race standings
Wrexham and Hull City have 70 points, with Wrexham holding a one better goal difference; Derby County trails by one point.
Arsenal WSL position
Arsenal are eight points behind Manchester City in the Women's Super League with four games to play if they win against Leicester, having played two fewer.
Celebrations details
Stephen Bunting joined Coventry celebrations; Frank Lampard shared moment with wife Christine; players sang Titanium by David Guetta.

Story Timeline

6 events
  1. 2026-04-26

    Arsenal won 2-1 against OL Lyon in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg at Emirates Stadium.

    2 sourcesReuters · BBC News
  2. 2026-04-25

    Coventry City won 3-1 against Wrexham and were presented with the Championship trophy.

    1 sourceGB News
  3. 2026-04-25

    Manchester City lost to Brighton in the Women's Super League.

    1 sourceBBC News
  4. 2026-04-23

    Coventry City secured the Championship title.

    1 sourceGB News
  5. Upcoming Saturday

    Wrexham to play Middlesbrough, Hull City to play Norwich, Derby County to host Sheffield United.

    1 sourceGB News
  6. Upcoming Wednesday

    Arsenal to play Leicester City in the Women's Super League.

    1 sourceBBC News

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Coventry City's promotion boosts local economy and fan base after 25-year absence from top flight.

  2. 02

    Arsenal advances with one-goal lead to second leg in France, increasing chances of reaching Champions League final.

  3. 03

    Arsenal's momentum pressures Manchester City in WSL title race, extending competition to season end.

  4. 04

    Wrexham's play-off hopes depend on final match against Middlesbrough, potentially securing promotion.

  5. 05

    Hull City and Derby County could overtake Wrexham in play-offs based on final weekend results.

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