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Football› Carabao Cup› 2026/2027› Coventry City vs Aston Villa

Coventry City vs Aston Villa — result, stats & head-to-head, 16 Sep 2026

Coventry City vs Aston VillaCarabao Cup · 2026/2027 · The Coventry Building Society Arena1–3
Matches
Coventry City 1–3 Full time Aston Villa

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Coventry City1 out
Haji Wright Injurysince 19 Aug · 4 matches missed
Aston Villa6 out
Johan Manzambi Injurysince 6 Jul · 12 matches missed Amadou Onana Injurysince 7 Jul · 12 matches missed Brian Madjo Injurysince 14 Aug · 5 matches missed João GomesSuspendedsince 23 Aug · 4 matches missed Taylor Harwood-BellisSuspendedsince 3 Sep · 2 matches missed Leon GoretzkaInjurysince 7 Sep · 1 match missed

Starting XI

Timeline

  1. 7'
    Tammy Abraham · 0–1assist: George Hemmings
  2. 27'
    Victor Torp · 1–1Free Kick
  3. 40'
    Ross Barkley · 1–2assist: Ibrahim Mbaye
  4. 59'
    Tammy Abraham · 1–3assist: Ross Barkley
Show all 20 events (+16 subs & bookings)
  1. 7'
    Tammy Abraham · 0–1assist: George Hemmings
  2. 12'
    Aurèle Amenda ↑ Ethan Pinnock ↓substitution
  3. 23'
    Stephen Mfuniyellow card
  4. 26'
    Ross Barkleyyellow card
  5. 27'
    Victor Torp · 1–1Free Kick
  6. 40'
    Ross Barkley · 1–2assist: Ibrahim Mbaye
  7. 43'
    Aaron Wan-Bissakayellow card
  8. 46'
    Caleb Yirenkyiyellow card
  9. 46'
    Marco Bizot ↑ Zion Suzuki ↓substitution
  10. 57'
    Tatsuhiro Sakamoto ↑ Loum Tchaouna ↓substitution
  11. 58'
    Sidiki Chérif ↑ Ellis Simms ↓substitution
  12. 59'
    Tammy Abraham · 1–3assist: Ross Barkley
  13. 64'
    Ibrahim Mbaye ↑ Emiliano Buendía ↓substitution
  14. 64'
    John McGinn  ↑ Johan Manzambi  ↓substitution
  15. 69'
    Tammy Abraham ↑ Nicolas Jackson ↓substitution
  16. 73'
    Stephen Mfuni ↑ Jake Bidwell ↓substitution
  17. 73'
    Caleb Yirenkyi ↑ Frank Onyeka ↓substitution
  18. 79'
    George Hemmings ↑ Alysson ↓substitution
  19. 87'
    Frank Onyekayellow card
  20. 90'
    Emiliano Buendíayellow card

Coventry City left · Aston Villa right

Periods

Coventry City
1st half1
2nd half0
Extra time0
Aston Villa
1st half2
2nd half1
Extra time0

Match statistics

15Shots18
5Shots on target9
2Corners8
17Fouls12
19Tackles15
3Yellow cards3

Match information

Carabao CupCompetition
2026/2027Season
Wed 16 Sep · 19:00 UTCKickoff
The Coventry Building Society ArenaVenue
32,609Capacity
Robert JonesReferee

Possession

Possession
43% · 57%
Duels won
49% · 51%
Pass accuracy
82% · 88%

Breakdown

Shooting
5Shots inside box14
10Shots outside box4
4Shots blocked6
0Big chances created4
0Big chances missed1
Passing
385Passes512
11Crosses20
1Accurate crosses10
42Long passes54
19Accurate long passes29
Defence
10Interceptions12
6Keeper saves4
Duels & dribbles
45Duels won46
16Dribble attempts19
7Successful dribbles6

Goalscorers

Taiwo AwoniyiCoventry City
Victor TorpCoventry City

Bench

Coventry City · bench

2Pinnock6.8↑ 12'
6GrimesMF
9Simms6.5↑ 58'
10Mason-ClarkMF
13WilsonGK
16Frank6.5↑ 73'
17Tchaouna6.8↑ 57'
21Bidwell6.7↑ 73'
23AsanteFW

Aston Villa · bench

1Suzuki7.1↑ 46'
2CashDF
3LindelöfDF
8KamaraMF
10Buendía6.7↑ 64'
11Jackson6.6↑ 69'
17FerreyraFW
44Manzambi6.7↑ 64'
47Santos6.1↑ 79'

Managers

Previous meetings

In 1 recorded meeting, Coventry City have won 0 and Aston Villa 1 — 0 ended level.

2026 · Carabao CupCoventry City vs Aston Villa 1–3

Recent form

Coventry City LWLL
Aston Villa LLLDW

Carabao Cup

#Team Pts

Form and ranking

TeamLast 5Rating
Coventry City
LWLL
 6.67
Aston Villa
LLLDW
 7.08
Market

No market on record.

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Form
Coventry CityLWLL
Aston VillaLLLDW
Match stats
43Possession57
15Shots18
5On target9
2Corners8
3Yellow cards3