Leeds United FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Leeds United FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
- Assistant 2 Rob Hyde (England)
5 games this season
🟨 1.6/game
⚽ 6.8 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Burnley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Hull City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leeds United FC launch into their encounter with Coventry City FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Coventry City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Leeds United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Coventry City FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leeds United FC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 19' Magnificent from Wilfried Gnonto! That is 18 goals in 363 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' The crowd applauds Ethan Ampadu as he leaves the pitch. Ao Tanaka steps in for Leeds United FC.
- 46' Switzerland international Isaac Schmidt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' What a strike from Jayden Bogle! The score is 2-0.
- 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Ben Sheaf is withdrawn and Haji Wright gets his opportunity.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' The Leeds United FC manager makes a substitution. Largie Ramazani departs to be replaced by Joel Piroe.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' It’s a booking for Leeds United FC player. Joe Rodon gets a card.
- 79' What a moment for Joel Piroe! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Junior Firpo has done his job and it is now time for Sam Byram to step up.
- 84' The referee shows Coventry City FC player a card on 84.
- 86' A tactical swap from Coventry City FC — Victor Torp on, Jack Rudoni off on 86 minutes.
- Coventry City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
4
Ethan Ampadu ↓ Ao Tanaka 41'
- 6
- 2
- 5
- 1
-
3
Junior Firpo ↓ Sam Byram 82'
- 11
- 44
-
17
Largie Ramazani ↓ Joel Piroe 70'
-
29
Wilfried Gnonto ↓ Isaac Schmidt 82'
-
19
Mateo Fernandez ↓ Joe Rothwell 82'
Bench
- 26
-
25
Sam Byram ↑ 82'
- 9
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↑ 82'
- 30
-
22
Ao Tanaka ↑ 41'
-
10
Joel Piroe ↑ 70'
-
33
Isaac Schmidt ↑ 82'
- 37
Coach
Daniel Farke
Coventry City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 13
- 28
- 10
-
14
Ben Sheaf ↓ Haji Wright 61'
- 15
-
5
Jack Rudoni ↓ Victor Torp 86'
- 27
- 22
- 4
- 9
Bench
-
23
Brandon Thomas-Asante ↑ 61'
- 21
-
11
Haji Wright ↑ 61'
-
7
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto ↑ 61'
- 2
- 1
-
29
Victor Torp ↑ 86'
- 37
- 54
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Haji Wright | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 1 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2024-09-28
Leeds United FC
3–0
Coventry City FC
W
2024-09-21
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Leeds United FC
W
2024-09-14
Leeds United FC
0–1
Burnley FC
L
2024-08-31
Leeds United FC
2–0
Hull City AFC
W
2024-08-23
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–2
Leeds United FC
W
2024-08-17
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Coventry City FC
46%
Leeds United FC or Coventry City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.