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 0 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | 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
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Southampton FC are 17th (0 pts). Coventry City FC are 1st (95 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Southampton FC launch into their encounter with Coventry City FC.
- 3' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Joel Latibeaudiere on 3 minutes.
- 8' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 13' Coventry City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' The travelling Coventry City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' Kyle Walker-Peters doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The Scotland Che Adams breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 2-0!
- 40' The referee calls foul for Josh Eccles. He receives a card.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Flynn Downes on 42.
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' The crowd applauds Milan van Ewijk as he leaves the pitch. Fabio Tavares steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luis Binks is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Coventry City FC.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jay Dasilva, as he is very good at scoring at Saint Mary's with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' Ryan Fraser is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Brooks at the 65 minute mark.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Jake Bidwell makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 72' Victor Torp is replacing Josh Eccles for the Coventry City FC side.
- 75' Southampton FC make a change. Adam Armstrong trudges off to be replaced by Sekou Mara on 75 minutes.
- 80' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Callum O'Hare is withdrawn and Kasey Palmer gets his opportunity.
- 81' Luis Binks gets the nod from Coventry City FC. He replaces Liam Kitching and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stuart Armstrong is hanging Joe Aribo on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' William Smallbone makes way for Shea Charles at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 2-1 the final result. Coventry City FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Che Adams | 1 |
| Jake Bidwell | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 1 |
| Samuel Edozie | 1 |
| Haji Wright | 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
1 / 4
0.94
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Southampton FC or Draw 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Coventry City FC
58%
Southampton FC or Coventry City FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.4%
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.