Preston North End FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Preston North End FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
- Assistant 2 Adam Nunn
19 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | Southampton FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Oct | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Preston North End FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Coventry City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #1 |
| 0 | Points | 95 |
| 0 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 28 / 11 / 7 |
| 0 | Scored | 97 |
| 0 | Conceded | 45 |
| +0 | GD | +52 |
| – | PPG | 2.07 |
| – | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC are 25th (0 pts). Coventry City FC are 1st (95 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Preston North End FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Preston North End FC and Coventry City FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Preston North End FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Coventry City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Preston North End FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Preston North End FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' Haji Wright does the damage! The net is bulging and Coventry City FC surge ahead!
- 38' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Duane Holmes makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 40' Kyle McFadzean was booked on 40.
- 41' Against the run of play, Alan Browne has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Controversy at the stadium! Mads Frokjaer-Jensen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Josh Eccles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle McFadzean at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Yasin Ayari has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Coventry City FC make a change. Jamie Allen trudges off to be replaced by Callum O'Hare on 60 minutes.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' Another substitution for Preston North End FC to replace Mads Frokjaer-Jensen by Ched Evans on 68 minute.
- 71' Milutin Osmajic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 76' Preston North End FC make a change. Kian Best trudges off to be replaced by Robbie Brady on 76 minutes.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Sheaf, as he is very good at scoring at Deepdale with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 83' GOAL! Haji Wright scores on 83. Assisted by Haji Wright
- 83' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Matt Godden exits the field as Milan van Ewijk enters on 83.
- 84' Time for substitution for Preston North End FC. Milutin Osmajic is replaced by Will Keane.
- 89' Preston North End FC is showing some good football. However, Preston North End FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Robbie Brady is booked for Preston North End FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Coventry City FC.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
25
Duane Holmes ↓ Ben Woodburn 84'
- 6
- 44
- 14
- 8
- 4
-
28
Milutin Osmajic ↓ Will Keane 84'
- 1
- 23
- 10
-
33
Kian Best ↓ Robbie Brady 76'
Bench
-
11
Robbie Brady ↑ 76'
- 18
-
20
Ben Woodburn ↑ 84'
-
7
Will Keane ↑ 84'
- 5
-
9
Ched Evans ↑ 68'
- 21
- 17
- 35
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Coventry City FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
3
Jay Dasilva ↓ Jake Bidwell 60'
-
5
Kyle McFadzean ↓ Josh Eccles 46'
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Callum O'Hare 60'
- 13
-
24
Matt Godden ↓ Milan van Ewijk 83'
- 14
- 11
- 15
- 22
- 4
-
26
Yasin Ayari ↓ Ellis Simms 46'
Bench
- 40
-
21
Jake Bidwell ↑ 60'
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↑ 60'
-
28
Josh Eccles ↑ 46'
-
27
Milan van Ewijk ↑ 83'
- 7
- 2
-
9
Ellis Simms ↑ 46'
- 46
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 4 |
| Daniel Johnson | 3 |
| Alan Browne | 2 |
| Haji Wright | 2 |
| Will Keane | 2 |
| Jack Rudoni | 1 |
| Sean Maguire | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2023-11-04
Preston North End FC
3–2
Coventry City FC
W
2023-10-28
Hull City AFC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2023-10-25
Preston North End FC
2–2
Southampton FC
D
2023-10-21
Preston North End FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2023-10-07
Ipswich Town FC
4–2
Preston North End FC
L
2023-10-04
Leicester City FC
3–0
Preston North End FC
L
Coventry City FC Form
2023-11-04
Preston North End FC
3–2
Coventry City FC
L
2023-10-30
Coventry City FC
0–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-10-25
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
L
2023-10-21
Bristol City FC
1–0
Coventry City FC
L
2023-10-07
Coventry City FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2023-10-04
Coventry City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Coventry City FC
53%
Preston North End FC or Coventry City FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
0 – 0
24%
1 – 0
19.3%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
3 – 1
2%
2 – 2
1.8%
4 – 0
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 26% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✗
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

