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' Coventry City FC have kicked off against Wrexham AFC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Sheaf made 156 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Callum McFadzean has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 12' Sam Dalby does the damage! The net is bulging and Wrexham AFC surge ahead!
- 16' Sam Dalby has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 16.
- 18' Elliot Lee does the damage! The net is bulging and Wrexham AFC surge ahead!
- 23' Martyn Waghorn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 40 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Wrexham AFC's compact .
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' A tactical swap from Coventry City FC — Viktor Gyokeres on, Fabio Tavares off on 35 minutes.
- 36' Ben Sheaf makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Coventry City FC are in front.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Mullin on 45.
- 50' 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.
- 51' A stunning finish from Thomas O'Connor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Thomas O'Connor makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 45.
- 56' Jonathan Panzo picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' GOAL! Paul Mullin scores on 57. Assisted by Luke Young
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Panzo on 57.
- 58' Paul Mullin makes no mistake. The score reads 1-6 and Wrexham AFC are in front.
- 62' Another change for Coventry City FC made on 62 minute. Fankaty Dabo leaves to be changed by Callum Doyle.
- 67' The travelling Wrexham AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Time for substitution for Wrexham AFC. Paul Mullin is replaced by Ollie Palmer.
- 69' A stunning finish from Viktor Gyokeres — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' Magnificent from Viktor Gyokeres! That is 135 goals in 336 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Jack Burroughs exits the field as Todd Kane enters on 70.
- 73' The Wrexham AFC bench stirs into life. Callum McFadzean is withdrawn and Liam McAlinden gets his opportunity.
- 76' What composure from Kasey Palmer! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 4-6.
- 81' The whistle greets Elliot Lee as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Jones.
- 82' Elliot Lee makes way for Jamie Jones at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wrexham AFC.
- 83' A moment of madness from Jake Bidwell on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Coventry City FC will be frustrated.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam McAlinden.
- 90' Luke Young has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wrexham AFC players.
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 |
| Sam Dalby | 1 |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | 1 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 1 |
| Victor Torp | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Kasey Palmer | 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.