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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' We are underway at City of Coventry Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shrewsbury Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Scotland international Dominic Hyam has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Coventry City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Shipley gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' Coventry City FC is showing some good football. However, Coventry City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' Anthony Grant was booked on 29.
- 34' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sam Ricketts will be considering his options from the bench.
- 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Greg Docherty is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 54' Shrewsbury Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Coventry City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Amadou Bakayoko exits the field as Conor Chaplin enters on 64.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The whistle greets Brandon Mason as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Willis.
- 76' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 76 minute. Anthony Grant leaves to be changed by Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 78' What a moment for Fejiri Okenabirhie! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 88' Joshua Laurent has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Charlie Wakefield is replacing Dujon Sterling for the Coventry City FC side.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
| Scott Golbourne | 1 |
| Aaron Amadi-Holloway | 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.