Checkatrade Trophy Final

02/04/2017

Checkatrade Trophy Final

Coventry City win the Checkatrade Trophy final in front of a record breaking 74,434 fans.

The Sky Blues marked their return to Wembley Stadium with a hard fought 2-1 win over Oxford United. Goals from Gael Bigirimana and George Thomas ensured Coventry went in at the break with a comfortable 2-0 cushion.

Oxford United came out battling in the second half and did manage to pull a goal back through Liam Sercombe which guaranteed a tight finish at a sun soaked Wembley Stadium.

However Coventry City were able to see out a nervy final 5 minutes to secure a hard fought 2-1 victory, ensuring their 43,000 plus fans went home happy!