Accrington Stanley FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Southend United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Walsall FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Accrington Stanley FC to score. At the same time, Coventry City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Accrington Stanley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Paul Smyth has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 20' Bulgaria international Dimitar Evtimov has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Robins will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 50' Offrande Zanzala is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Accrington Stanley FC so far.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Wham Stadium. Accrington Stanley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' The crowd applauds Jordan Shipley as he leaves the pitch. Luke Thomas steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 60' What a moment for Bright Enobakhare! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' The Accrington Stanley FC bench stirs into life. Paul Smyth is withdrawn and Luke Armstrong gets his opportunity.
- 67' The 41-year-old Scott Brown has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 72' Accrington Stanley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Coventry City FC's shape.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Gibson on 73 minutes.
- 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' Offrande Zanzala has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Gibson on 80 minute.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Johnson on 81.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Accrington Stanley FC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- The points are shared — Accrington Stanley FC 0-1 Coventry City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 4
-
38
Paul Smyth ↓ Luke Armstrong 62'
- 3
- 2
- 11
- 29
- 7
-
14
Sam Finley ↓ Scott Brown 62'
- 26
-
33
Liam Gibson ↓ Offrande Zanzala 80'
Bench
-
39
Luke Armstrong ↑ 62'
- 1
- 5
- 18
-
8
Scott Brown ↑ 62'
-
9
Offrande Zanzala ↑ 80'
- 19
Coach
John Coleman
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 21
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 15
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Luke Thomas 58'
- 6
- 20
- 17
- 3
Bench
- 25
- 8
-
23
Luke Thomas ↑ 58'
- 2
- 5
- 33
- 43
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Doyle | 1 |
| Offrande Zanzala | 1 |
| Bright Enobakhare | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-03-02
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
L
2019-02-23
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-02-19
Accrington Stanley FC
4–2
Oxford United FC
W
2019-02-15
Sunderland AFC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-02-09
Scunthorpe United FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-01-29
Gillingham FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.04
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Accrington Stanley FC or Coventry City FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Coventry City FC
67%
Accrington Stanley FC or Coventry City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.