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 (2026/26)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Paul Howard
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Adam Crysell
5 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 6.4 goals/game
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Carrow Road that hosts another battle between Norwich City FC and Coventry City FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 6' Goal! Kenny McLean scores his 13 goal in 383 matches.
- 7' A goal from the England international Jordan Hugill! He fires home on 7 to make it 2-0!
- 12' The 28-year-old Ben Sheaf has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Coventry City FC that had 384 games and scored 484 goals.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' The travelling Coventry City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' A quiet spell here at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' Coventry City FC have won 484 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' Bali Mumba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Norwich City FC so far.
- 46' Grant Hanley gets the nod from Norwich City FC. He replaces Christoph Zimmermann and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Norwich City FC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kenny McLean.
- 58' Matty James has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 368 appearances.
- 62' The Norwich City FC manager makes a substitution. Bali Mumba departs to be replaced by Max Aarons.
- 63' That is a Yellow card for Coventry City FC. Gustavo Hamer will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Todd Cantwell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' It is a substitution in Coventry City FC team. Maxime Biamou is replaced by Amadou Bakayoko on 68 minute.
- 69' Matty James has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Sheaf on 69 minute.
- 72' Jordan Hugill makes way for Teemu Pukki at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
- 77' Dominic Hyam has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' The whistle greets Gustavo Hamer as he departs to be replaced by Will Bapaga.
- 79' Coventry City FC ring the changes. Jordan Shipley has done his job and it is now time for Josh Eccles to step up.
- 84' Leo Ostigard is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Norwich City FC tonight.
- 87' Grant Hanley has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 88 minute. Jacob Sorensen leaves to be changed by Oliver Skipp.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Norwich City FC players.
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 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Borja Sainz | 2 |
| Kieran Dowell | 2 |
| Onel Hernandez | 2 |
| Jamie Allen | 2 |
| Kasey Palmer | 1 |
| Jordan Hugill | 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.