Sunderland AFC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Ken Haycock
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Stephen Wade
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 09 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 07 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sunderland AFC welcome Coventry City FC for this crunch clash at Stadium of Light.
- 5' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' England international George Honeyman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' Bright Enobakhare is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 15' The England George Honeyman breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 1-1!
- 18' Magnificent from Amadou Bakayoko! That is 32 goals in 374 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' A stunning finish from Jordy Hiwula — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' Coventry City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Jordan Shipley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' GOAL! Charlie Wyke scores on 41.
- 42' Poor challenge from Dujon Sterling. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 44' Grant Leadbitter picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' What a moment for Will Grigg! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 49' What composure from Will Grigg! The Northern Ireland international strokes it home. 4-3.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 55' Goal! Jordan Shipley scores his 26 goal in 374 matches.
- 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Coventry City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aiden McGeady is hanging Will Grigg on the field on 64 minute.
- 65' Grant Leadbitter makes way for Kazaiah Sterling at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 69' Max Power does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 74' Sunderland AFC have won 478 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' Charlie Wakefield has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Thomas on 77 minute.
- 78' Conor Chaplin makes no mistake. The score reads 5-5 and Coventry City FC are in front.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Conor Chaplin.
- 83' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka on, Lewis Morgan off on 83 minutes.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' Jordy Hiwula makes way for Zain Westbrooke at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Coventry City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
- 12
- 27
- 9
- 15
- 13
- 1
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↓ Aiden McGeady 64'
- 17
Bench
- 25
- 33
- 6
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↑ 64'
-
48
Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka ↑ 83'
- 30
-
26
Kazaiah Sterling ↑ 65'
Coach
Jack Ross
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
23
Luke Thomas ↓ Charlie Wakefield 77'
- 21
-
11
Jordy Hiwula ↓ Zain Westbrooke 90'
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 26
- 6
- 17
- 3
Bench
-
25
Zain Westbrooke ↑ 90'
-
10
Conor Chaplin ↑ 77'
- 12
- 33
- 37
-
44
Charlie Wakefield ↑ 77'
- 19
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haji Wright | 4 |
| Wilson Isidor | 2 |
| Jack Rudoni | 2 |
| Max Power | 2 |
| Jack Clarke | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Kasey Palmer | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2019-04-13
Sunderland AFC
4–5
Coventry City FC
W
2019-04-07
Coventry City FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-03-30
Barnsley FC
2–2
Coventry City FC
D
2019-03-23
Coventry City FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
L
2019-03-16
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2019-03-12
Coventry City FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.97
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Coventry City FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
61%
Draw or Coventry City FC
63%
Sunderland AFC or Coventry City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–5 not predicted4 – 5Actual
1 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
0 – 1
3.2%
3 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.