Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Sheffield Wednesday FC

1 – 2

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Coventry City FC

Sat 20 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Hillsborough HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 40' Ben Sheaf

0–2 57' Ben Sheaf

Josh Windass 69' 1–2

Michael Ihiekwe 13' Y

Djeidi Gassama 36' Y

Y 44' Ben Sheaf

Y 53' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto

Y 59' Milan van Ewijk

Y 66' Matt Godden

Y 85' Kasey Palmer

Barry Bannan 87' Y

Marvin Johnson 90' Y

Overview

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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Anthony Backhouse
Assistant 1 Bhupinder Gill
Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson

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

Sheffield Wednesday FC 11 games · Avg 3.0 goals Coventry City FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-20 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Coventry City FC 2023-12-26 Coventry City FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2021-01-27 Coventry City FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2020-12-19 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Coventry City FC

Recent Form

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Jan	Coventry City FC	H	1–2	L
13 Jan	Southampton FC	A	0–4	L
06 Jan	Cardiff City FC	H	4–0	W
01 Jan	Hull City AFC	H	3–1	W
29 Dec	Preston North End FC	A	1–0	W
26 Dec	Coventry City FC	A	0–2	L

Coventry City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Jan	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	2–1	W
13 Jan	Leicester City FC	H	3–1	W
06 Jan	Oxford United FC	H	6–2	W
01 Jan	Middlesbrough FC	A	3–1	W
29 Dec	Swansea City AFC	H	2–2	D
26 Dec	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	2–0	W

Season Stats

Sheffield Wednesday FC		Coventry City FC
#30	Position	#1
0	Points	95
46	Played	46
2 / 12 / 32	W / D / L	28 / 11 / 7
29	Scored	97
89	Conceded	45
-60	GD	+52
0.00	PPG	2.07
4%	Win %	61%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sheffield Wednesday FC are 30th (0 pts). Coventry City FC are 1st (95 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Hillsborough!
5' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact 4-4-1-1.
10' Sheffield Wednesday FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield Wednesday FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Michael Ihiekwe.
18' Sheffield Wednesday FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pol Valentin Sancho made 379 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
33' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield Wednesday FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
36' It’s a booking for Sheffield Wednesday FC player. Djeidi Gassama gets a Yellow card.
40' Ben Sheaf adds to his 0 season tally! Coventry City FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
43' It’s a booking for Sheffield Wednesday FC player. Ashley Fletcher gets a Yellow card.
44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Sheaf on 44 minutes.
49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
53' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
57' What a moment for Ben Sheaf! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
59' The referee shows Coventry City FC player a Yellow card on 59.
61' Anthony Musaba is replacing Djeidi Gassama for the Sheffield Wednesday FC side.
62' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Ashley Fletcher is withdrawn and Ike Ugbo gets his opportunity.
66' The referee calls foul for Matt Godden. He receives a Yellow card.
69' Josh Windass doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
74' 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.
79' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Josh Eccles exits the field as Joel Latibeaudiere enters on 79.
80' Another change for Coventry City FC made on 80 minute. Matt Godden leaves to be changed by Ellis Simms.
85' Sheffield Wednesday FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mallik Wilks is hanging Liam Palmer on the field on 85 minute.
85' Coventry City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Barry Bannan on 87.
90' Jamie Allen gets the nod from Coventry City FC. He replaces Callum O'Hare and will look to change the dynamic.
90' Marvin Johnson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
Coventry City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

8
George Byers
1
Cameron Dawson
7
Mallik Wilks ↑ 85'
–
Ike Ugbo ↑ 62'
23
Akin Famewo ↑ 61'
44
Lamine Diaby
5
Bambo Diaby
45
Anthony Musaba ↑ 61'
42
Bailey Cadamarteri ↑ 62'

Coach Danny Röhl

Coventry City FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Callum O'Hare	3
Ben Sheaf	2
Djeidi Gassama	2
Ellis Simms	2
Haji Wright	2
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto	2
Josh Windass	1
Liam Kitching	1

Head to Head

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2024-01-20 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Coventry City FC L 2024-01-13 Southampton FC 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-01-06 Sheffield Wednesday FC 4–0 Cardiff City FC W 2024-01-01 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–1 Hull City AFC W 2023-12-29 Preston North End FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2023-12-26 Coventry City FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L

Coventry City FC Form

2024-01-20 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Coventry City FC W 2024-01-13 Coventry City FC 3–1 Leicester City FC W 2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC W 2024-01-01 Middlesbrough FC 1–3 Coventry City FC W 2023-12-29 Coventry City FC 2–2 Swansea City AFC D 2023-12-26 Coventry City FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

0.93 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

2.39 Coventry City FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Coventry City FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield Wednesday FC18% Draw22% Coventry City FC60%

Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 3.32

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	63%	37%
± 3.5	42%	58%
± 4.5	24%	76%

Double Chance

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw

39%

Draw or Coventry City FC

82%

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Coventry City FC

78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield Wednesday FC12% Draw38% Coventry City FC50%

Actual: Coventry City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 2

10.3%

1 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

8.8%

0 – 1

8.2%

0 – 3

1 – 3

7.4%

0 – 0

0 – 4

4.7%

1 – 4

4.5%

2 – 2

4.3%

2 – 1

3.6%

2 – 3

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC

Handicap	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers	Push	Coventry City FC covers
-2.5	1%	—	99%
-2	1%	3%	96%
-1.5	4%	—	96%
-1	4%	8%	88%
-0.5	12%	—	88%
+0.5	32%	—	68%
+1	32%	22%	46%
+1.5	54%	—	46%
+2	54%	20%	26%
+2.5	74%	—	26%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

10% ✓

Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet

40% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.