Coventry City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Rob Merchant
- Referee Adam Crysell
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Millwall FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 14 Jul | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jul | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Koki Saito | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Coventry City FC and Queens Park Rangers FC get this one started.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Queens Park Rangers FC that had 382 games and scored 405 goals.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Coventry City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Paul Smyth has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' The 31-year-old Joe Lumley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Lyndon Dykes doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 44' The deadlock is broken! Matt Godden gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
- 49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Coventry City FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' Callum O'Hare doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Coventry City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Ilias Chair argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Tom Carroll makes way for Paul Smyth at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 75' A goal from the France international Yoann Barbet! He fires home on 75 to make it 2-2!
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Robins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' Another change for Queens Park Rangers FC made on 82 minute. Luke Amos leaves to be changed by Dominic Ball.
- 84' Kyle McFadzean doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 88' Lee Wallace picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Ben Sheaf is replacing Jordan Shipley for the Coventry City FC side.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Coventry City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 18
- 11
- 1
- 24
- 15
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Ben Sheaf 90'
- 38
- 2
- 23
Bench
- 19
- 20
- 3
-
14
Ben Sheaf ↑ 90'
- 4
- 16
- 31
Coach
Mark Robins
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
22
Tom Carroll ↓ Paul Smyth 71'
-
8
Luke Amos ↓ Dominic Ball 82'
- 1
- 24
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ George Thomas 82'
- 11
- 6
- 4
- 3
- 9
Bench
-
38
Paul Smyth ↑ 71'
- 18
- 2
-
19
George Thomas ↑ 82'
-
12
Dominic Ball ↑ 82'
- 32
- 23
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Viktor Gyokeres | 5 |
| Ellis Simms | 2 |
| Ilias Chair | 2 |
| Yoann Barbet | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
| Morgan Fox | 1 |
| Chris Willock | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
Coventry City FC Form
2020-09-18
Coventry City FC
3–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2020-09-12
Bristol City FC
2–1
Coventry City FC
L
2020-03-07
Ipswich Town FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
2020-03-01
Coventry City FC
1–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-02-25
Coventry City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2020-02-22
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2020-09-18
Coventry City FC
3–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2020-09-12
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-07-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-07-18
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–3
Millwall FC
W
2020-07-14
Luton Town FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-07-11
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.91
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
49%
Coventry City FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.