Coventry City FC vs Wrexham AFC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Wrexham AFC — FA Cup at Coventry Building Society Arena.
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Wrexham AFC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 01 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Nov | Farnborough FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Oldham Athletic AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Harrogate Town AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Marine AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Marine AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Coventry City FC this season
Coventry City FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Wrexham AFC this season
Wrexham AFC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Coventry City FC and Wrexham AFC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The travelling Wrexham AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' Against the run of play, Sam Dalby has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Sam Dalby. He receives a Yellow card.
- 18' What composure from Elliot Lee! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Coventry City FC and Wrexham AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The crowd applauds Fabio Tavares as he leaves the pitch. Viktor Gyokeres steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 36' Ben Sheaf makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Coventry City FC are in front.
- 41' Coventry City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wrexham AFC's shape.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul Mullin.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coventry City FC and Wrexham AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 51' Magnificent from Thomas O'Connor! That is 12 goals in 182 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' The Ireland defender Thomas O'Connor breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-4!
- 56' The referee shows Coventry City FC player a Red card on 56.
- 57' What composure from Paul Mullin! The England international strokes it home. 1-5.
- 57' Jonathan Panzo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 57.
- 58' A goal from the England international Paul Mullin! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-6!
- 62' Fresh legs for Coventry City FC! Callum Doyle comes on to replace Fankaty Dabo.
- 67' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wrexham AFC backline.
- 68' The Wrexham AFC manager makes a substitution. Paul Mullin departs to be replaced by Ollie Palmer.
- 69' Brilliant from the ! Viktor Gyokeres makes it 2-6 with a superb finish on 69.
- 70' GOAL! Viktor Gyokeres scores on 70. Assisted by Martyn Waghorn
- 70' Todd Kane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Burroughs at the 70 minute mark.
- 73' A tactical swap from Wrexham AFC — Liam McAlinden on, Callum McFadzean off on 73 minutes.
- 76' What composure from Kasey Palmer! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 4-6.
- 81' The Wrexham AFC manager makes a substitution. Elliot Lee departs to be replaced by Jamie Jones.
- 82' Time for substitution for Wrexham AFC. Elliot Lee is replaced by Jamie Jones.
- 83' Coventry City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Liam McAlinden is booked for Wrexham AFC — Yellow card on 88.
- 90' It’s a booking for Wrexham AFC player. Luke Young gets a Yellow card.
- Another three points for Wrexham AFC.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↓ Jamie Allen 70'
- 27
- 1
- 45
-
30
Fabio Tavares ↓ Viktor Gyokeres 35'
-
6
Liam Kelly ↓ Gustavo Hamer 70'
- 14
-
32
Jack Burroughs ↓ Todd Kane 70'
- 2
- 4
-
23
Fankaty Dabo ↓ Callum Doyle 62'
Bench
-
17
Viktor Gyokeres ↑ 35'
-
8
Jamie Allen ↑ 70'
-
20
Todd Kane ↑ 70'
- 13
-
38
Gustavo Hamer ↑ 70'
- 22
-
3
Callum Doyle ↑ 62'
- 36
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 3
- 21
- 2
-
38
Elliot Lee ↓ Jamie Jones 81'
- 4
- 6
-
10
Paul Mullin ↓ Ollie Palmer 68'
- 22
- 32
- 18
Bench
-
9
Ollie Palmer ↑ 68'
- 26
-
–
Anthony Forde ↑ 81'
- –
-
30
Jamie Jones ↑ 81'
-
11
Liam McAlinden ↑ 73'
- 1
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Paul Mullin | 2 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1 |
| Sam Dalby | 1 |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | 1 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 1 |
| Victor Torp | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2023-01-07
Coventry City FC
3–4
Wrexham AFC
L
2023-01-01
Coventry City FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2022-12-29
Coventry City FC
0–0
Cardiff City FC
D
2022-12-26
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
L
2022-12-21
Coventry City FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2022-12-17
Coventry City FC
3–3
Swansea City AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Wrexham AFC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Wrexham AFC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Wrexham AFC
65%
Coventry City FC or Wrexham AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wrexham AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Wrexham AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.