Norwich City FC vs Coventry City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Coventry City FC — FA Cup at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Paul Howard
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Adam Crysell
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Coventry City FC this season
Coventry City FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Norwich City FC
| Jovon Makama | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Norwich City FC and Coventry City FC is underway.
- 5' Norwich City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 6' What a moment for Kenny McLean! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 7' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Hugill gets on the scoresheet on 7 minutes.
- 12' 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.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Gibson made 346 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Norwich City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' It looks like no one’s ball. Coventry City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Coventry City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' Kyle McFadzean, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 46 minute. Christoph Zimmermann leaves to be changed by Grant Hanley.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Norwich City FC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 53' Kenny McLean has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 53.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Norwich City FC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Bali Mumba exits the field as Max Aarons enters on 62.
- 63' Coventry City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' A moment of madness from Todd Cantwell on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Norwich City FC will be frustrated.
- 68' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Maxime Biamou by Amadou Bakayoko on 68 minute.
- 69' The crowd applauds Ben Sheaf as he leaves the pitch. Matty James steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 72' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Jordan Hugill exits the field as Teemu Pukki enters on 72.
- 77' Ireland international Jordan Shipley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 78' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Gustavo Hamer is withdrawn and Will Bapaga gets his opportunity.
- 79' Jordan Shipley makes way for Josh Eccles at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
- 84' Coventry City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 87' The referee shows Norwich City FC player a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' Another substitution for Norwich City FC to replace Jacob Sorensen by Oliver Skipp on 88 minute.
- The points are shared — Norwich City FC 2-0 Coventry City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 34
-
26
Bali Mumba ↓ Max Aarons 62'
- 6
- 27
- 14
- 23
-
9
Jordan Hugill ↓ Teemu Pukki 72'
-
19
Jacob Sorensen ↓ Oliver Skipp 88'
- 50
- 11
Bench
-
20
Oliver Skipp ↑ 88'
-
5
Grant Hanley ↑ 46'
- 8
- 25
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↑ 72'
-
17
Emiliano Buendia ↑ 72'
-
2
Max Aarons ↑ 62'
- 52
Coach
Daniel Farke
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 18
- 11
- 13
- 15
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Josh Eccles 79'
-
9
Maxime Biamou ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 68'
-
14
Ben Sheaf ↓ Matty James 69'
-
38
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Will Bapaga 78'
- 29
- 2
Bench
- 33
-
25
Matty James ↑ 69'
- 8
- 22
-
20
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 68'
- 27
-
28
Josh Eccles ↑ 79'
- 23
-
41
Will Bapaga ↑ 78'
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Sargent | 4 |
| Onel Hernandez | 2 |
| Jamie Allen | 2 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Borja Sainz | 2 |
| Kieran Dowell | 2 |
| Milan van Ewijk | 1 |
| Grant Hanley | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2021-01-09
Norwich City FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
L
2021-01-02
Millwall FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-12-29
Preston North End FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
L
2020-12-26
Coventry City FC
0–0
Stoke City FC
D
2020-12-19
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Coventry City FC
L
2020-12-16
Coventry City FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Coventry City FC
46%
Norwich City FC or Coventry City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15%
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.