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HIGHLIGHTS: Coventry City 2-1 Oxford United - The Sky Blues lift the Checkatrade Trophy at Wembley

3 April 2017

Club News

HIGHLIGHTS: Coventry City 2-1 Oxford United - The Sky Blues lift the Checkatrade Trophy at Wembley

3 April 2017

Coventry City paint the national stadium Sky Blue on 30th anniversary of FA Cup triumph...

Goals from academy pairing Gael Bigirimana and George Thomas ensured the Sky Blues were crowned Checkatrade Trophy champions 2017.

A first-half effort from Bigirimana gave City the edge, before Thomas doubled the advantage with a superbly struck half-volley. 

A nervy last ten minutes ensued as Liam Sercombe pulled one back for Oxford, and Bigirimana was forced in to a goal line clearance, but the Sky Blues emerged victorious.

Watch how it all unfolded below...


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