Kyle McFadzean’s controversial own goal proved decisive as West Brom secured a 2-1 win at Coventry on Saturday.McFadzean turned into his own net following an apparent handball by Albion’s Cedric Kipre on 43 minutes, after Karlan Grant had earlier finished Callum Robinson’s pass, to put the Baggies 2-0 up before half-time in the lunchtime kick-off.The Coventry defender was on th...Full Story »

Coventry will hope to have Michael Rose and Gustavo Hamer back in contention when they host West Brom.Both players missed the draw at Bournemouth, with Rose sidelined due to illness and Hamer nursing a foot injury.Sky Blues top scorer Viktor Gyokeres could be in line for a recall after starting on the bench against the Cherries.Fellow striker Martyn Waghorn and defender Jake Clarke-Salter remain...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry City’s 2-2 comeback draw over “brilliant” Bournemouth was down to Jefferson Lerma’s red card.Colombia international Lerma was sent off in the 68th minute after a last-man tackle on Matt Godden.Godden pulled one back, after Jaidon Anthony and Philip Billing had the Cherries cruising, before Todd Kane’s 95th-minute equaliser stunned the h...Full Story »

Mark Robins and Lee Bowyer bemoaned refereeing decisions as Coventry and Birmingham battled to a 0-0 draw at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Ryan Woods was sent off for the visitors for bringing down Ian Maatsen and preventing a dangerous Sky Blues counter attack while Robins claimed the hosts should have had a penalty for a foul by Dion Sanderson on Viktor Gyokeres.Blues boss Bowyer said: &...Full Story »

Championship high-flyers Coventry and 10-man Birmingham battled to a 0-0 draw in a local affair at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Both sides had chances to claim all three points as Scott Hogan blazed over from close range while Blues had goalkeeper Matija Sarkic to thank after saves from Matt Godden and Ian Maatsen.Ryan Woods saw red for the visitors inside the final 10 minutes for a wild ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic said he could understand the fans’ frustrations after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Coventry.The Blades’ first shot on target came in the 81st minute from David McGoldrick and was not enough to trouble Simon Moore.United had produced little of note before the break and, although they improved in the second-half, Jokonavic was far...Full Story »

Sheffield United and Coventry played out a closely-matched 0-0 draw in the lunchtime kick-off in the Championship.Following their 3-1 defeat at Blackburn last time out, United boss Slavisa Jokanovic made four changes, calling on Wes Foderingham, Conor Hourihane, Iliman Ndiaye and Ben Davies.Coventry’s Mark Robins made three changes to his side, with Todd Kane, Dominic Hyam and Jamie Allen ...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins hailed a “phenomenal performance” from his team as they twice came from behind with 10 men to beat Bristol City 3-2 .Matty Godden scored a brace, including a 92nd-minute winner, after the Sky Blues had gone 1-0 and then 2-1 behind thanks to a Chris Martin penalty and an Andreas Weimann strike.On-loan Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen was sent off for hauling dow...Full Story »

Matty Godden’s brace earned 10-man Coventry a last-gasp 3-2 win at home to Bristol City.The forward scored an added-time winner as the Sky Blues twice came from behind, having seen Ian Maatsen sent off in the first half.Godden’s double was accompanied by Callum O’Hare’s first goal of the season, the former Aston Villa midfielder levelling things up at 2-2 after Chris Mart...Full Story »

Coventry forward Martyn Waghorn has suffered a fresh injury setback ahead of his side’s home game against Bristol City.The 31-year-old hurt a shoulder in training on Monday and the club are waiting for the results of scans to determine how long he might be out.Waghorn has largely been used as a substitute in recent weeks so his absence would not prevent Sky Blues boss Mark Robins from nami...Full Story »

Jamie Paterson struck against his hometown club as Swansea handed Coventry their first home league defeat of the season.The Swans found themselves 2-0 up inside a lightning 15 minutes through Paterson and Joel Piroe before Kyle McFadzean’s header halved the deficit before the half-hour mark.The 2-1 win was just the second time Russell Martin’s side had won away this season and moved ...Full Story »

Viktor Gyokeres is set to lead the Coventry attack and attempt to show what former club Swansea missed out on last season.Gyokeres made only two league starts during a disappointing three-month loan spell in south Wales, but the Sweden striker has scored nine goals in 15 appearances since making a permanent switch to Coventry from Brighton in July.Coventry are fourth in the Sky Bet Championship ...Full Story »

Manager Mark Robins was keen to play down Coventry’s promotion credentials after the 1-0 win at lowly Hull.Robins’ side are fourth in the Sky Bet Championship table and claimed another three points thanks to Matty Godden’s ninth-minute header.But the Sky Blues manager said: “Let’s get to 50 (points). We’ll take every game at a time as this league is tough.&ldq...Full Story »

Hull are missing Tom Huddlestone for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Coventry.The midfielder has been ruled out for up to six weeks with the hamstring injury sustained against Peterborough so Richie Smallwood will continue to deputise.Goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has been struggling with a calf problem and is subject to a fitness test.“Ultimately, you don’t win games of football un...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior branded Coventry “the best team we’ve played this season” after the Rams became the first side to stop the Sky Blues winning at home in the Championship.Graeme Shinnie’s rasping half-volley 12 minutes from time cancelled out the returning Matty Godden’s first-half penalty.It was the Rams’ fourth draw on the bounce followin...Full Story »

Coventry have Matty Godden available to face Derby after a ban.The forward was given a two-match suspension for simulation in the 4-1 win over Fulham.Striker Viktor Gyokeres was still being troubled by an ankle issue in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at Preston but is expected to recover.Jake Clarke-Salter could return if boss Mark Robins opts for three at the back while Ian Maatsen should continu...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy urged his team to be aggressive and got exactly the response he was looking for as the Lilywhites came from behind to beat Coventry 2-1 and end their winless run.Not since late August had North End won a Championship game and that streak appeared to be continuing when Tyler Walker hammered home on the stroke of half-time to put Coventry ahead.But Preston showed their ...Full Story »

Emil Riis’ strike saw Preston fight back to end their seven-match Championship winless streak with a 2-1 victory against play-off chasers Coventry.The visitors had not beaten Preston since 2013 and not triumphed at Deepdale for 21 years and although they ultimately failed to change that record, Tyler Walker’s strike on the stroke of half-time had put them on course to do so.But Patri...Full Story »

Preston forward Sean Maguire could be back in contention for their game with Coventry.Head coach Frankie McAvoy told the club website that he is hopeful Maguire, who missed Saturday’s draw with Derby through injury, will be available but said “we just need to wait and see”.Ali McCann (ankle) and Matthew Olosunde (Achilles) are nearing returns but could miss the Coventry clash.C...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins praised the “bottle” of his “brave” side after they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Blackburn.The hosts looked well on their way after a clinical two-goal burst at the end of the first half, through Joe Rothwell’s clever finish and Sam Gallagher’s effort.But the Sky Blues showed great character to fight back with two...Full Story »