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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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' And we are off! Sunderland AFC vs Coventry City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' The Nigeria Bright Enobakhare breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
- 15' George Honeyman adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Amadou Bakayoko makes it 1-2.
- 23' The 36-year-old Liam Kelly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Magnificent from Jordy Hiwula! That is 17 goals in 374 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' Charlie Wakefield has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' Charlie Wyke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
- 42' Dujon Sterling is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for Sunderland AFC. Grant Leadbitter will be fuming at that decision.
- 45' Will Grigg makes no mistake. The score reads 3-3 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 49' Will Grigg does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' The Ireland Jordan Shipley breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 4-4!
- 60' 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.
- 64' Aiden McGeady is replacing Will Grigg for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 65' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Grant Leadbitter exits the field as Kazaiah Sterling enters on 65.
- 69' Max Power has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
- 74' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 77' Coventry City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Wakefield is hanging Luke Thomas on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' The deadlock is broken! Conor Chaplin gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Conor Chaplin.
- 83' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka is replacing Lewis Morgan for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 88' Zain Westbrooke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 90' Coventry City FC ring the changes. Jordy Hiwula has done his job and it is now time for Zain Westbrooke to step up.
- With this win, Coventry City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Conor Chaplin | 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.