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?

Ephron Mason-Clark leads Coventry with 15 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Coventry vs Preston?

Lewis Smith refereed Coventry vs Preston, averaging 19.5 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	0.2	20 of 20
Goals against	2	17 of 20
Shots	10.2	19 of 20
Shots on target	3.2	19 of 20
Fouls	11.8	9 of 20
Tackles	9	20 of 20
Passes	342.2	19 of 20
Corners	4	15 of 20

Coventry player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Victor Torp (2), Jay Dasilva (1), Ephron Mason-Clark (1).
Assists: Taiwo Awoniyi (1), Victor Torp (1), Carl Rushworth (1).
Shots: Bobby Thomas (10), Jack Rudoni (9), Taiwo Awoniyi (8).
Fouls: Caleb Yirenkyi (17), Frank Onyeka (8), Ephron Mason-Clark (7).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 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 (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).