CoventryDerby

Coventry v Derby result

Full-time · Coventry 3–2 Derby

Championship ·

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The model’s pre-match pick

Coventry 3–2 Derby — Coventry won this Championship match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.9% of 5118 landed (95% range 76.7–79%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

Coventry beat Derby 3–2 in the Championship on Friday 3 April. Coventry have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Coventry: F. Onyeka (12’, assisted by Romain Esse) and Jack Rudoni (68’; 80’, assisted by Milan van Ewijk); Derby: B. Brereton (38’, assisted by Matthew Clarke; 77’ pen).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Jack Rudoni’s goal on 80 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Derby, from fewer shots (8 to 13), created the better chances, 2.18 xG to 1.57 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

Discipline

T. Nield showed two yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Derby: Lewis Travis (29’) and P. Agyemang (81’).

What it changes

Coventry stay first after this result (40 league matches played). Coventry have scored 97 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Coventry have conceded 45 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs.

Derby stay eighth after this result (40 league matches played). Derby have scored 67 goals, the seventh-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Derby have conceded 59 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, B. Brereton (Derby) 11.3, Jack Rudoni (Coventry) 8.8 and F. Onyeka (Coventry) 8.0 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Coventry or Derby (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.9% of the time in the last 90 days (3985 of 5118).

Next up

Coventry next host Crystal Palace on 21 November 2026.

Derby next travel to Southampton on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Coventry: Coventry v Crystal Palace, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Derby: Southampton v Derby, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Coventry 3–2 Derby · Championship
  • Referee: T. Nield
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Coventry 2 · draws 2 · Derby 2 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Coventry 4W 0D 1L · Derby 4W 0D 1L

Coventry 3–2 Derby (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.25 / 1.38
Goals
against 0.63 / 1.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 3.75
Corners
against 4 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 2.88 / 4 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2 / 2.5
Cards
against 2 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.64 yellows
Referee · T. Nield
21.09 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 11 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameCoventry for / againstLineDerby for / against
Goals scored
2.25 for · 0.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 4 against n 8
9.5standard
3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
14.88 for · 12.63 against n 8
19.5standard
12.75 for · 13.13 against n 8
Shots on target
6.13 for · 2.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4.25 for · 4 against n 8
Fouls committed
11 for · 10.25 against n 8
21.5standard
11.88 for · 13.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
2.5 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: T. Nield — 3.64 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.09 fouls over 11 matches.

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Coventry

Coventry Goalkeeper

Coventry — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Rushworth39903510 min1122.9 /90370.9 /9000 /90
B. Wilson392275 min31 /9031 /9000 /90
Coventry — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Rushworth n 890
2.35/3
B. Wilson n 890.6
2.65/4

Coventry Defensive

Coventry — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. van Ewijk37883239 min832.3 /90471.3 /9090.3 /901504.2 /90351 /9080.2 /90
J. Dasilva37833073 min641.9 /90371.1 /9080.2 /901253.7 /90230.7 /9060.2 /90
Liam Kitching35852973 min401.2 /90280.8 /90210.6 /902036.1 /90401.2 /9080.2 /90
B. Thomas31862654 min301 /90250.8 /90260.9 /901625.5 /90270.9 /9070.2 /90
L. Woolfenden15711063 min110.9 /90121 /90151.3 /90504.2 /90100.8 /9020.2 /90
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Coventry — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Grimes n 890
0.43/0
0.54/0
—
C. Rushworth n 890
00/0
00/0
—
M. van Ewijk n 886.4
1.36/4
0.32/0
M. Clarke
J. Dasilva n 889
0.93/3
0.64/1
D. Sanderson
H. Wright n 869.5
0.84/1
0.32/0
—
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Coventry — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Grimes n 890
27/4
M. van Ewijk n 886.4
2.66/4
J. Dasilva n 889
2.47/7
H. Wright n 869.5
0.21/0
Liam Kitching n 883.1
1.67/3
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Coventry Attacking

Coventry — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
H. Wright36672412 min170.6 /9020.1 /90712.6 /90361.3 /90180.7 /90140.5 /90
B. Thomas-Asante26641672 min120.6 /9040.2 /90442.4 /90231.2 /90191 /90120.6 /90
E. Simms25561400 min110.7 /9020.1 /90493.2 /90301.9 /90151 /9010.1 /90
Yang Min-Hyeok24590 min00 /9000 /9011 /9011 /9011 /9022 /90
M. Grimes41883622 min20 /9020 /90210.5 /9060.1 /90741.8 /90110.3 /90
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Coventry — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Grimes n 890
0.43/0
0.32/0
C. Rushworth n 890
00/0
00/0
M. van Ewijk n 886.4
0.32/0
00/0
J. Dasilva n 889
0.11/0
00/0
H. Wright n 869.5
3.26/6
1.66/3
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Coventry — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Grimes n 890
0.32/0
00/0
C. Rushworth n 890
00/0
0.11/0
M. van Ewijk n 886.4
00/0
0.11/0
J. Dasilva n 889
00/0
0.32/0
H. Wright n 869.5
14/1
00/0
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Derby

Derby Goalkeeper

Derby — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Widell Zetterström29902610 min913.1 /90391.3 /9010 /90
J. Vickers890716 min232.9 /90131.6 /9000 /90
R. O'Donnell490360 min133.3 /9010.3 /9000 /90
Derby — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Widell Zetterström n 890
3.55/4
J. Vickers n 889.5
2.97/4

Derby Defensive

Derby — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Clarke39893460 min631.6 /90551.4 /90421.1 /902386.2 /90381 /9080.2 /90
D. Sanderson32892847 min300.9 /90461.5 /90210.7 /901254 /90321 /9070.2 /90
J. Ward30812437 min401.5 /90301.1 /9080.3 /90933.4 /9070.3 /9040.1 /90
C. Elder27832229 min512.1 /90261 /9090.4 /901315.3 /90261 /9080.3 /90
S. Langås20871746 min271.4 /90241.2 /90120.6 /90894.6 /9090.5 /9020.1 /90
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Derby — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Clarke n 890
1.37/2
14/2
M. van Ewijk
B. Clark n 866.4
1.26/1
14/2
—
P. Agyemang n 884.8
2.37/6
2.87/5
—
B. Brereton n 882.4
1.67/2
1.54/3
—
D. Sanderson n 890
1.35/3
0.84/2
J. Dasilva
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Derby — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
1.17/2
B. Clark n 866.4
2.76/5
P. Agyemang n 884.8
0.54/0
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.53/1
D. Sanderson n 890
0.65/0
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Derby Attacking

Derby — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
P. Agyemang36752711 min100.3 /9030.1 /90592 /90311 /90280.9 /90371.2 /90
R. Brewster30521547 min70.4 /9020.1 /90221.3 /90100.6 /90171 /90211.2 /90
C. Morris21711501 min100.6 /9000 /90271.6 /90140.8 /90140.8 /9060.4 /90
A. Weimann1641648 min00 /9010.1 /9081.1 /9040.6 /9060.8 /9040.6 /90
L. Salvesen1041414 min20.4 /9020.4 /9071.5 /9030.7 /9051.1 /9020.4 /90
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Derby — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
0.94/2
0.32/0
B. Clark n 866.4
0.83/1
0.32/0
P. Agyemang n 884.8
27/5
1.16/2
B. Brereton n 882.4
1.26/2
0.84/2
D. Sanderson n 890
00/0
00/0
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Derby — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
0.32/0
00/0
B. Clark n 866.4
00/0
00/0
P. Agyemang n 884.8
0.11/0
00/0
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.32/0
00/0
D. Sanderson n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
CoventryDerby
51%Possession49%
1.57Expected goals (xG)2.18
13Shots8
7Shots on target3
2Shots off target3
4Blocked shots2
13Shots inside the box8
6Corners1
0Offsides1
12Fouls15
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Saves4
407Passes398
77%Pass accuracy78%

Coventry Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Rushworth9000000005.6
M. van Ewijk9001001406.9
B. Thomas9000101107.3
Liam Kitching9000001106.9
J. Dasilva9000000006.2
F. Onyeka9010111407.9
T. Sakamoto9000001207.2
M. Grimes8900000006.9
J. Eccles6300332107.3
R. Esse6301112206.9
E. Simms6300101006.2
J. Rudoni sub2720220108.6
E. Mason-Clark sub2700000006.3
H. Wright sub2700000006.3
V. Torp sub800000006.3

Derby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. O'Donnell9000000007.6
J. Ward9000000206.3
D. Sanderson9000000006.2
M. Clarke9001001206.9
D. Murkin9000100406
L. Travis90000002Y6.9
B. Brereton9020221008.6
B. Clark9000000205.7
D. Ozoh8600000406.7
J. Banel7200210005.6
C. Morris6500001106.6
P. Agyemang sub25001000Y6.2
O. Fraulo sub1800000006
Cruz Allen sub1300001006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Coventry v Derby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
CoventryWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.2 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
DerbyWWLWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.4 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Coventry 2 · 2 draws · Derby 2 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-08-16 Derby 3–5 Coventry
  • 2025-03-11 Derby 2–0 Coventry
  • 2024-11-06 Coventry 1–2 Derby
  • 2022-03-19 Derby 1–1 Coventry
  • 2022-01-08 Coventry 1–0 Derby
  • 2021-10-23 Coventry 1–1 Derby
League standing · 2025/26
Coventry#1 pos95 pts46 pl+52 GD
Derby#8 pos69 pts46 pl+8 GD
Goals per game
Coventry scored2.11
Derby scored1.46
Coventry conceded0.98
Derby conceded1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Coventry v Derby?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Coventry v Derby was Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Derby?
In their last 6 meetings, Coventry won 2, Derby won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Coventry and Derby?
Recent form — Coventry 4W 0D 1L; Derby 4W 0D 1L.

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