Who's in your Coventry Starting 11?

Loading lineup creator...

Press room

What Lampard said before the next match

Next: Brighton · Sun 13 Sept

No fixture this week.

Next presser expected before Brighton, Sun 13 Sept.

Latest Coventry moves

All clubs →
  • TRANSFERKitching goes out on loan to Sheffield Utd31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERRodrigues goes out on loan to Burton Albion31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMfuni joins on loan from Manchester City29 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERAndrews goes out on loan to Oxford United27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERBrau goes out on loan27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERPinnock signs from Brentford25 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBentley signs from Wolves20 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERCherif signs from Fenerbahçe18 Aug · Transfer

Coventry predicted lineup vs BrightonMOST USED XI

Coventry's expected lineup at home to Brighton in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Rushworth in goal, a back four of Thomas, Amenda, van Ewijk and Dasilva, and Awoniyi and Mason-Clark further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. MIDOnyekaDoubtful

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Onyeka.
  • Based on starts across 4 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.
1Crowd
0Oracle

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

The Oracle is in learning mode. Predict an XI and yours is graded against the team sheet the same way. See the full record

F. Lampard, Coventry manager
Head Coach
F. Lampard
EnglandSince Nov 2024
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 24 of last 30
4-2-3-1
80%
3-4-2-1
7%
3-4-1-2
7%
4-3-3
3%

Most Common Coventry Starting XI

Based on 4 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier League
FIXTURES

Coventry fixtures

Sun 13 Sept, 14:00
NEXT UP

Coventry vs Brighton

1 prediction so far. 4 more unlock the crowd XI.

Predict the XI →
Compare Coventry with Brighton

Coventry transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
7
DEPARTED
5
IN · 7
  • MMfunifrom Manchester CityLoanAUG '26
  • PPinnockfrom BrentfordTransferAUG '26
  • BBentleyfrom WolvesFree agentAUG '26
  • CCheriffrom FenerbahçeTransferAUG '26
  • AAwoniyifrom Nottingham ForestTransferAUG '26
  • HHamerfrom Sheffield UtdTransferAUG '26
  • YYirenkyifrom FC NordsjaellandTransferAUG '26
OUT · 5
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 113 DAYS
Stats & Facts

Coventry

What is Coventry's expected lineup?
Coventry's expected lineup at home to Brighton in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Rushworth in goal, a back four of Thomas, Amenda, van Ewijk and Dasilva, and Awoniyi and Mason-Clark further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Rushworth, Thomas, Amenda, van Ewijk, Dasilva, Grimes, Rudoni, Yirenkyi, Onyeka, Awoniyi, Mason-Clark.
Who started Coventry's last match?
Coventry's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): C. Rushworth, B. Thomas, A. Amenda, E. Pinnock, M. van Ewijk, F. Onyeka, M. Grimes, J. Dasilva, J. Rudoni, E. Mason-Clark, T. Awoniyi.
What was Coventry's last result?
Coventry lost to Manchester City 0–1 on 5 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 this season?
B. Thomas leads with 4 starts for Coventry across all competitions this season.
What formation does Coventry use most often?
Coventry have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
Which Coventry goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Carl Rushworth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Coventry this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Coventry defender has started the most this season?
Bobby Thomas has made the most starts as defender for Coventry this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Coventry midfielder has started the most this season?
Matt Grimes has made the most starts as midfielder for Coventry this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Coventry forward has started the most this season?
Taiwo Awoniyi has made the most starts as forward for Coventry this season, starting 3 matches.
Squad · 29 players

Goalkeepers

19
GK
Report an issue
0 G · 0 A · 6.41
LAST MATCH · 6.0
25
GK
Report an issue
0 G · 0 A · 6.75
LAST MATCH ·
13
GK
Report an issue
0 G · 0 A · 6.73 · 2025/26
LAST MATCH ·
COV
Coventry
COV
Est. 1883
The Coventry Building Society Arena
Kit
#99ccff
EPL
NEXT UP · SUN 13 SEPT 14:00

Coventry vs Brighton

1 person has picked their XI so far. See how yours compares.