Coventry City shrugged off their lack of a 'home' ground this weekend by delivering a second win in a row at St Andrew's, something EFL on Quest pundit Gary Rowett sees as part of a big season for the Sky Blues.

After despatching Southend 1-0 in their opening fixture, Mark Robins' side saw off the challenge of Bristol Rovers this weekend. A goal in either half was enough to beat the Gas, with Jordan Shipley opening the scoring just before half time.

Gervane Kastaneer grabbed his first goal in English football with eight minutes remaining to ensure Coventry's unbeaten start to the season continued.

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Speaking to EFL on Quest on Saturday evening, former Burton Albion manager Rowett admitted this was a big season for the Sky Blues.

“Big season for them. The Coventry fans have probably seen everything the last 5 or 6 seasons, so it’s probably no surprise."

He confessed the move to St Andrew's was a significant move, but that the manager had impressed him so far.

"It’s a big move for them. Mark Robins has done a really good job and if he can them challenging this season, it will be a really big season.”

Fewer than 7,000 fans were at the game, a result which sees Robins' side sat in joint third in the early League One table with Wycombe Wanderers.

They face a tough trip to Portsmouth in midweek before Gillingham become the third side to visit the Sky Blues at Birmingham this weekend.

The Verdict

Whilst it is a good start for Coventry, it must be noted the two visitors have not been the strongest of sides. Southend have lost all three of their league matches, with their defeat at St Andrew's the narrowest margin they've lost by this season.

Bristol Rovers also only have a point and would look set for some early struggle. Gillingham aren't a bad opponent to face in their third game either, Steve Evans' side have only got a point on the board thus far this campaign.

The true test will be when the likes of Blackpool, Ipswich, Oxford and Fleetwood come; sides Coventry expect to be challenging for promotion.

Only then will the real impact of the ground move be felt by Mark Robins.