Coventry 3 : 1 Charlton
The Championship 2025/2026 League - Matchday 18 Sat Nov.29 15:00 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry Attendance: 31141
7 °C 9 km/h SW Referee: Webb, D Hodskinson, Byrne, G
Player of the match: Simms, E
goals: Knibbs, Eccles, Simms Coventry was 46 minutes ahead and 27 minutes down on score
Match summary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13 |  | Knibbs | 0-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 |  | Ramsay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | Leabu.  Bell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eccles | | 40 | 1-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simms | | 44 | 2-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 46 | Doche. Knibbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Woolf. Eccles | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simms | | 76 | 3-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 78 | Fullah Olaofe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 78 | Herná. Carey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allen Rudoni | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 87 | Apter Bree | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| K-Hay. v Ewijk | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bidwe. Dasil. | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andre. M-Cla. | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomas | | 89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coventry | Stats | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shots | 9 |
| 8 | Shots on goal | 4 |
| 3 | Fouls | 12 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 69% | % possession | 31% |
Coventry City
| # |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Rushworth | 3.5 | ||
| 27 |  v Ewijk | 88' | 3.5 | |
| 4 | Thomas | 89' | 4 | |
| 15 | Kitching | 3.5 | ||
| 3 |  Dasilva | 88' | 3.5 | |
| 29 |  Torp | 3.5 | ||
| 6 | Grimes | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Rudoni | 80' | 3.5 | |
| 28 | Eccles | 65' | 4 | |
| 10 | M-Clark | 88' | 4 | |
| 9 | Simms | 4 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Woolfend. | 65' | 3.5 | |
| 8 | Allen | 80' | 3.5 | |
| 21 | Bidwell | 88' | ||
| 20 | K-Hayden | 88' | 0 | |
| 54 | Andrews | 88' | 0 | |
| 13 | Wilson | |||
| 22 |  Latibeau. | |||
| 33 |  Brau | |||
| 41 | Perry |
Assistant : Edwards, J
Assistant : Jones, C
Charlton Athletic
| # | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kaminski | 3.5 | ||
| 2 | Ramsay | 14' | 3 | |
| 5 | Jones | 3 | ||
| 3 | Gillesph. | 3.5 | ||
| 6 |  Coventry | 3 | ||
| 28 | Bree | 87' | 3.5 | |
| 17 | Bell | 30' | 3.5 | |
| 41 | Knibbs | 46' | 4 | |
| 7 | Campbell | 3 | ||
| 22 | Olaofe | 78' | 3 | |
| 14 | Carey | 78' | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Leaburn | 30' | 3 | |
| 10 |  Docherty | 46' | 3.5 | |
| 37 | Fullah | 78' | 3 | |
| 27 |  Hernández | 78' | 3 | |
| 30 | Apter | 87' | 3 | |
| 25 | Mannion | |||
| 26 | R-Costel. | |||
| 8 | Berry | |||
| 18 | Anderson |
Match Preview
Manager Frank Lampard has expressed satisfaction with the team's growth and performance, particularly highlighting the character displayed during the recent matches. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions regarding potential transfers, with Lampard admitting interest in a player previously targeted by Portsmouth, although no confirmed signings have been reported. Jack Rudoni's return to the starting lineup is also being planned, indicating a strategic approach to squad management as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, Coventry City has confirmed upcoming fixtures, including a match against Ipswich Town, and they are preparing for their next game against Preston North End. The club continues to engage with fans through various initiatives, including promotional events and merchandise offerings. Overall, Coventry City's recent form and strategic decisions reflect their ambition to maintain their position at the top of the Championship.