Coventry 3-0 Preston - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Coventry vs Preston - result

Coventry 3-0 Preston in the Championship at The Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry on 11 March 2026. Scorers: Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante for Coventry. In their last 6 meetings, Coventry have won 1, Preston 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Coventry vs Preston?

Coventry 3-0 Preston in the Championship on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at The Coventry Building Society Arena. Scorers: Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Brandon Thomas-Asante for Coventry.

Where was Coventry vs Preston played?

Coventry vs Preston was played at The Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, the home ground of Coventry.

What is Coventry's recent form?

Coventry's last five results read W W W W W (oldest to newest): 5 wins.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read D L D L L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Preston?

Across the last 6 meetings Coventry have won 1, Preston have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 1-1 Coventry City on 9 December 2025 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Coventry?

Ellis Simms leads Coventry with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Stanley Mills leads Preston with 20 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Coventry vs Preston?

Lewis Smith refereed Coventry vs Preston, averaging 20.0 fouls and 2.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Coventry vs Preston - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
9 Dec 2025	Championship	Preston North End vs Coventry City	1-1
22 Feb 2025	Championship	Coventry City vs Preston North End	2-1
19 Oct 2024	Championship	Preston North End vs Coventry City	1-0
23 Feb 2024	Championship	Coventry City vs Preston North End	0-3
4 Nov 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Coventry City	3-2
28 Feb 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Coventry City	0-0

Coventry 3-0 Preston: match stats

Stat	Coventry	Preston
Possession	67%	33%
Shots	25	5
Shots on target	9	2
Corners	8	1
Fouls	9	9
Tackles	11	21
Passes	628	304

Coventry vs Preston goals and red cards

Coventry: T. Sakamoto 17', B. Thomas-Asante 34', M. Grimes (penalty) 50'.

Coventry season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	20 of 20
Goals against	1.9	17 of 20
Shots	10.6	19 of 20
Shots on target	3.1	19 of 20
Fouls	10.6	14 of 20
Tackles	10.5	20 of 20
Passes	328.4	19 of 20
Corners	3.8	17 of 20

Coventry player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Rudoni (3), Victor Torp (2), Jay Dasilva (1).
Assists: Brandon Thomas-Asante (2), Jay Dasilva (1), Taiwo Awoniyi (1).
Shots: Bobby Thomas (14), Jack Rudoni (13), Brandon Thomas-Asante (12).
Fouls: Caleb Yirenkyi (21), Jack Rudoni (10), Frank Onyeka (9).

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	24 of 24
Goals against	2.1	23 of 24
Shots	12.7	14 of 24
Shots on target	2.7	24 of 24
Fouls	10.9	14 of 24
Tackles	15	15 of 24
Passes	313	23 of 24
Corners	4.8	16 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (24), Jusef Erabi (21), Johnny Kenny (20).
Fouls: Stanley Mills (20), Callum Lang (16), Jordan Andrew Thompson (15).