Jack Rudoni was the matchwinner for Coventry City as they defeated Derby County 3-2 to edge closer to securing promotion to the Premier League.

Second-half substitute Rudoni scored twice to ensure Frank Lampard's side won all three points at home, moving them 11 clear of second-place Millwall with six games to go.

Coventry took the lead after 12 minutes through Frank Onyeka. The Brentford loanee combined with Romain Esse on the right wing before looping an effort over Richard O'Donnell and into the far corner.

Derby managed to get level shortly before the break as Ben Brereton headed in from Matt Clarke's cross after Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth misjudged the flight of the ball and allowed the Rams forward to head into an unguarded net.

Rudoni scored his first just five minutes after coming on, showing great composure to send two defenders crashing into each other and another the wrong way before picking out the bottom-left corner.

And though Brereton got his second, scoring from the penalty spot after being felled by Rushworth, Rudoni was on hand to put Coventry ahead again in the 80th minute as his first-time finish from Milan van Ewijk's cross found its way past O'Donnell and into the bottom-right corner.

THREE MORE POINTS!  pic.twitter.com/gNVL0U10lX

— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) April 3, 2026

Data Debrief: Rudoni back with a bang

Although Derby won the expected goals (xG) battle 2.27 to 1.57, largely down to Brereton's penalty, Coventry registered more shots (13 to eight) and shots on target (seven to three) in an impressive performance from Lampard's side.

Rudoni scored with both of his shots to make the all-important impact on his return from injury; the midfielder has now contributed to goals in his last five games in the Championship (five goals, one assist).

Following Millwall's victory over Middlesbrough earlier on Saturday, eight more points will guarantee Coventry a place in the Premier League next season.