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Coventry XI @ Nottingham Forest

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  • TRANSFERKitching goes out on loan to Sheffield Utd31 Aug · Loan
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  • TRANSFERGboho signs from Toulouse31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMfuni joins on loan from Manchester City29 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERBrau goes out on loan to Académico de Viseu27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERAndrews goes out on loan to Oxford United27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERPinnock signs from Brentford25 Aug · Transfer

Coventry predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest2 UNAVAILABLE

Coventry are without Amenda and Awoniyi away at Nottingham Forest in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Rushworth in goal, Thomas and Amenda across the back, and Rudoni and Awoniyi further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFAmendaOut
  2. MIDOnyekaDoubtful
  3. FWDAwoniyiSuspended

Team news

  • Unavailable: Amenda (Out), Awoniyi (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Onyeka.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Coventry, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 2 graded. One draw.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Manchester City (A)Sat 5 Sept · 6 XIs99
  • Arsenal (A)Fri 21 Aug · 15 XIs76

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F. Lampard, Coventry manager
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
77%
3-4-2-1
10%
3-4-1-2
7%
4-3-3
3%

Most Common Coventry Starting XI

Based on 6 official matches this season

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Coventry transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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  • GGbohofrom ToulouseTransferAUG '26
  • MMfunifrom Manchester CityLoanAUG '26
  • PPinnockfrom BrentfordTransferAUG '26
  • BBentleyfrom WolvesFree agentAUG '26
  • CCheriffrom FenerbahçeTransferAUG '26
  • AAwoniyifrom Nottingham ForestTransferAUG '26
  • HHamerfrom Sheffield UtdTransferAUG '26
OUT · 5
  • KKitchingto Sheffield UtdLoanAUG '26
  • DDovinto Leyton OrientLoanAUG '26
  • RRodriguesto Burton AlbionLoanAUG '26
  • BBrauto Académico de ViseuLoanAUG '26
  • AAndrewsto Oxford UnitedLoanAUG '26
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Coventry

What is Coventry's expected lineup today?
Coventry are without Amenda and Awoniyi away at Nottingham Forest in the EPL, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Rushworth in goal, Thomas and Amenda across the back, and Rudoni and Awoniyi further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Rushworth, Thomas, Amenda (out), van Ewijk, Grimes, Dasilva, Yirenkyi, Onyeka, Mason-Clark, Rudoni, Awoniyi (suspended).
Who started Coventry's last match?
Coventry's starting XI on 16 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): D. Bentley, J. Latibeaudiere, B. Thomas, A. Amenda, S. Mfuni, Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi, V. Torp, T. Sakamoto, G. Hamer, Y. Gboho, S. Cherif.
What was Coventry's last result?
Coventry lost to Aston Villa 1–3 on 16 Sept 2026.
When did Coventry last win?
Coventry last won on 25 Aug 2026, beating Plymouth 4–2.
Who takes penalties for Coventry?
H. Wright is Coventry's first choice penalty taker, with V. Torp next in line.
Who has made the most starts for Coventry in the 2026-27 season?
B. Thomas leads with 6 starts for Coventry across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Coventry use most often?
Coventry have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 6 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Coventry goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Carl Rushworth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Coventry in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Which Coventry defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Bobby Thomas has made the most starts as defender for Coventry in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
Which Coventry midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Jay DaSilva has made the most starts as midfielder for Coventry in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Which Coventry forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Taiwo Awoniyi has made the most starts as forward for Coventry in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
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