Coventry vs Preston: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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11 Mar,21:00
3 - 0
Full Time
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Preston

Coventry vs Preston Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half2 - 0
17
T. Sakamoto
scored for Coventry
34
B. Thomas-Asante
scored for Coventry
2nd Half3 - 0
50
M. Grimes (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Coventry

On 11 March 2026, Coventry face Preston NE at Coventry Building Society Arena with kickoff scheduled for . This England Championship encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Coventry tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.

Preston NE operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.

Recent Form

Coventry

W W W W W

Preston NE

L L L D L

Coventry come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.

In contrast, Preston NE are under pressure after a string of poor results. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.

Recent Form Home/Away

Coventry (Home)

W W W D W

Preston NE (Away)

L D L D L
Coventry show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

Preston NE's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Coventry

+ + - - +

Preston NE

- - - - -

Coventry have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. The back line has been performing reliably.

In contrast, Preston NE are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Coventry (Home)

+ - - + -

Preston NE (Away)

- - - - -
Coventry show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

There is little difference in Preston NE's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Coventry

+ - + + -

Preston NE

+ + - - -

Coventry's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

Meanwhile, Preston NE have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Coventry (Home)

+ + + - +

Preston NE (Away)

+ - - - +
Only small differences appear in Coventry's match tempo home versus away.

Preston NE's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Coventry

+ + + + +

Preston NE

- + - + -

Coventry show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

In contrast, Preston NE have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Coventry (Home)

+ + + - +

Preston NE (Away)

- + - + -
Coventry attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

There is little difference in Preston NE's scoring output across venues.

Match Information
Referee: Lewis Smith
Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry vs Preston Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

3.71
xG
0.4
68
Ball Posession (%)
32
6
Big Chances
1
25
Shots
5
9
Shots on Goal
2
8
Shots Blocked
0
15
Shots inside Box
3
10
Shots outside Box
2
2
Hit Woodwork
0
9
Fouls
9
8
Corner Kicks
1
23
Throw Ins
14
2
Saves
6
8
Free Kicks
9
2
Offsides
3
630
Passes Total
296
563
Passes Completed
223
143
Passes in the final 3rd Total
53
112
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
28
38
Touches in the Opposition Box
7
12
Tackles Total
21
8
Tackles Completed
12
11
Clearances
39
29
Crosses Total
11
12
Crosses Completed
3
9
Interceptions
12

Coventry vs Preston Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
19
C. Rushworth
1
D. Iversen
3
J. Dasilva
26
T. Small
15
L. Kitching
16
A. Hughes
26
L. Woolfenden
14
J. Storey
27
M. van Ewijk
42
O. Offiah
6
M. Grimes
2
P. Valentin
16
F. Onyeka
21
A. Devine
10
E. Mason-Clark
4
B. Whiteman
23
B. Thomas-Asante
8
A. McCann
7
T. Sakamoto
9
D. Jebbison
9
E. Simms
28
M. Osmajic

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