Coventry City FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Barnsley FC — League One .
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Plowright
- Referee Peter Gooch
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Joe Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dani Pinillos, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Mamadou Thiam needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The 33-year-old Adam Davies has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dominic Hyam suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Coventry City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' Michael Doyle, a Republic of Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Mike-Steven Bahre by George Moncur on 65 minute.
- 68' It is a substitution in Coventry City FC team. Jordan Shipley is replaced by Liam Kelly on 68 minute.
- 72' The whistle greets Jacob Brown as he departs to be replaced by Victor Adeboyejo.
- 73' Liam Lindsay has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Barnsley FC have won 496 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 80' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Willis makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 80.
- 83' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 83 minute. Liam Lindsay leaves to be changed by Cameron McGeehan.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Thomas.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Barnsley FC. Ken Dougall will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' A tactical swap from Coventry City FC — Amadou Bakayoko on, Luke Thomas off on 89 minutes.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dani Pinillos.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Luke Thomas ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 89'
- 10
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 15
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Liam Kelly 68'
- 8
- 20
- 18
- 17
Bench
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 89'
- 11
- 13
- 5
- 27
-
6
Liam Kelly ↑ 68'
- 22
Coach
Mark Robins
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
6
Liam Lindsay ↓ Cameron McGeehan 83'
- 5
- 12
- 23
- 19
- 26
- 27
-
33
Jacob Brown ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 72'
- 4
- 21
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 28
-
10
George Moncur ↑ 65'
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 72'
-
8
Cameron McGeehan ↑ 83'
- 14
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dominic Hyam | 2 |
| Dominik Frieser | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Matt Godden | 1 |
| Jordan Willis | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Barnsley FC
56%
Coventry City FC or Barnsley FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

