Coventry City FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at City of Coventry Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Isaac Searle
- Referee Ian Smedley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 07 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Southend United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Coventry City FC to score. At the same time, Shrewsbury Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Coventry City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Coventry City FC have won 484 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 16' A stunning finish from Jordan Shipley — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 21' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' Anthony Grant was booked on 29.
- 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Coventry City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 39' Omar Beckles has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' Coventry City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sam Ricketts will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' Conor Chaplin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amadou Bakayoko on 64 minute.
- 69' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' Jordan Willis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brandon Mason on 72 minute.
- 76' Shrewsbury Town FC make a change. Anthony Grant trudges off to be replaced by Fejiri Okenabirhie on 76 minutes.
- 78' Fejiri Okenabirhie does the damage! The net is bulging and Shrewsbury Town FC surge ahead!
- 83' The 28-year-old Charlie Wakefield has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' Greg Docherty is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 90' Charlie Wakefield has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dujon Sterling on 90 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 23
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↓ Conor Chaplin 64'
- 11
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 26
- 6
- 17
-
3
Brandon Mason ↓ Jordan Willis 72'
Bench
- 25
-
10
Conor Chaplin ↑ 64'
- 12
-
4
Jordan Willis ↑ 72'
- 33
-
44
Charlie Wakefield ↑ 90'
- 19
Coach
Mark Robins
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
-
18
Alex Gilliead ↓ Romain Vincelot 64'
- 28
- 42
- 13
- 6
- 22
- 8
- 23
- 2
Bench
-
16
Romain Vincelot ↑ 64'
- 50
- 17
- 5
-
12
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 76'
- 30
Coach
Sam Ricketts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Shipley | 2 |
| Aaron Amadi-Holloway | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
| Scott Golbourne | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2019-04-28
Coventry City FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2019-04-22
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
2019-04-19
Barnsley FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2019-04-13
Gillingham FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2019-04-06
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Scunthorpe United FC
D
2019-03-30
Southend United FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.06
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
63%
Coventry City FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.