Southampton FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Saint Mary's.
- Southampton FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Southampton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Southampton FC | Coventry City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 80 | Points | 95 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 14 / 10 | W / D / L | 28 / 11 / 7 |
| 82 | Scored | 97 |
| 56 | Conceded | 45 |
| +26 | GD | +52 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 2.07 |
| 48% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Southampton FC are 4th (80 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 Saint Mary's!
- 3' Joel Latibeaudiere was booked on 3.
- 8' Jay Dasilva has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' Adam Armstrong needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 17 Yellow cards this season.
- 19' GOAL! Kyle Walker-Peters scores on 19. Assisted by Jack Stephens
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 348 games and scored 417 goals.
- 38' Against the run of play, Che Adams has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 40' Coventry City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 42' Southampton FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' Fabio Tavares is ready to make an impact after coming on for Milan van Ewijk at the 50 minute mark.
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Robins will be considering his options from the bench.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Ryan Fraser has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Brooks on 65 minute.
- 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jake Bidwell makes it 2-1.
- 72' Victor Torp is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Eccles at the 72 minute mark.
- 75' Southampton FC ring the changes. Adam Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for Sekou Mara to step up.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Kasey Palmer. He replaces Callum O'Hare on 80 minute.
- 81' Time for substitution for Coventry City FC. Liam Kitching is replaced by Luis Binks.
- 83' Stuart Armstrong is replacing Joe Aribo for the Southampton FC side.
- 84' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. William Smallbone departs to be replaced by Shea Charles.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- It finishes all square. Southampton FC and Coventry City FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
36
David Brooks ↓ Ryan Fraser 65'
- 5
- 2
- 4
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Joe Rothwell 83'
- 14
-
7
Joe Aribo ↓ Stuart Armstrong 83'
-
9
Adam Armstrong ↓ Sekou Mara 75'
- 31
- 21
- 16
Bench
-
26
Ryan Fraser ↑ 65'
- 35
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 83'
- 13
-
19
Joe Rothwell ↑ 83'
- 20
-
18
Sekou Mara ↑ 75'
- 23
-
24
Shea Charles ↑ 84'
Coach
Russell Martin
Coventry City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 40
-
21
Jake Bidwell ↓ Jay Dasilva 81'
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↓ Kasey Palmer 80'
-
28
Josh Eccles ↓ Victor Torp 72'
- 14
- 11
-
15
Liam Kitching ↓ Luis Binks 81'
-
27
Milan van Ewijk ↓ Fabio Tavares 50'
- 22
- 4
- 9
Bench
-
3
Jay Dasilva ↑ 81'
- 13
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 80'
-
30
Fabio Tavares ↑ 50'
- 6
-
2
Luis Binks ↑ 81'
-
29
Victor Torp ↑ 72'
- 54
- 41
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Walker-Peters | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 1 |
| Samuel Edozie | 1 |
| Haji Wright | 1 |
| Che Adams | 1 |
| Jake Bidwell | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2024-04-09
Southampton FC
2–1
Coventry City FC
L
2024-04-06
Coventry City FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
W
2024-04-01
Coventry City FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2024-03-29
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–3
Coventry City FC
W
2024-03-16
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–3
Coventry City FC
W
2024-03-09
Watford FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Coventry City FC 76% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Coventry City FC
57%
Southampton FC or Coventry City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.