Sunday , 16 August 2026

Norwich City FC vs Coventry City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Norwich City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 12:00 UTC Carrow Road HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Kenny McLean 53' Y
Y 63' Gustavo Hamer
Todd Cantwell 66' Y
Grant Hanley 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Norwich City FC vs Coventry City FC — FA Cup at Carrow Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Referee Paul Howard
  • Referee Adrian Waters
  • Referee Adam Crysell

Head-to-Head

8
3
Norwich City FC 11 games · Avg 2.6 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Norwich City FC 2–0 Coventry City FC 2020-11-28 Norwich City FC 1–1 Coventry City FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Coventry City FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Norwich City FC
Jovon Makama 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Norwich City FC is hosting Coventry City FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 6' What a moment for Kenny McLean! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 7' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Hugill makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 7.
  • 12' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 12 minutes.
  • 17' Norwich City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Coventry City FC's shape.
  • 22' Will Bapaga is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Norwich City FC so far.
  • 27' Coventry City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' Przemyslaw Placheta has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 368 appearances.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Daniel Farke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' Bali Mumba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Christoph Zimmermann makes way for Grant Hanley at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 53' Poor challenge from Kenny McLean. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Wilson, as he is very good at scoring at Carrow Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Bali Mumba as he leaves the pitch. Max Aarons steps in for Norwich City FC.
  • 63' That is a Yellow card for Coventry City FC. Gustavo Hamer will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Todd Cantwell on 66.
  • 68' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Maxime Biamou departs to be replaced by Amadou Bakayoko.
  • 69' Ben Sheaf makes way for Matty James at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
  • 72' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 72 minute. Jordan Hugill leaves to be changed by Teemu Pukki.
  • 77' Todd Cantwell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 39 cards already picked up this season.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Coventry City FC! Will Bapaga comes on to replace Gustavo Hamer.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Jordan Shipley as he leaves the pitch. Josh Eccles steps in for Coventry City FC.
  • 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Grant Hanley picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 88' The whistle greets Jacob Sorensen as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Skipp.
  • Another three points for Norwich City FC.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Sargent 4
Teemu Pukki 2
Borja Sainz 2
Kieran Dowell 2
Onel Hernandez 2
Jamie Allen 2
Kenny McLean 1
Kasey Palmer 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Norwich City FC 2–0 Coventry City FC 2020-11-28 Norwich City FC 1–1 Coventry City FC

Norwich City FC Form

2021-01-09 Norwich City FC 2–0 Coventry City FC W 2021-01-02 Norwich City FC 1–0 Barnsley FC W 2020-12-29 Norwich City FC 1–1 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2020-12-26 Watford FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2020-12-19 Norwich City FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC W 2020-12-16 Reading FC 1–2 Norwich City FC W

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

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC54% Draw28% Coventry City FC18%
Actual: Norwich City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
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

✗ Wrong
Norwich City FC35% Draw51% Coventry City FC14%
Actual: 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.