Game #1750 | League game #1633
Season game #39 | Division Three game #35
Highfield Road game # | Jimmy Hill game #
Coventry City 1st | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 4th (24)

David Best’s superb form keeps a rejuvenated City at bay. 35 shots rain in on the Cherries’ goal and City throw away a two-goal lead. Hudson, back from injury, but is not at his best. Brian Hill’s 25-yard left-foot shot deserves to win the game but Crickmore’s goal is five yards offside.