Match report

Coventry Defeats Derby 3-2 in Thrilling Championship Clash

Coventry
Coventry
3–2
FT
Derby
Derby
Apr 3, 2026

Coventry emerged victorious over Derby with a thrilling 3-2 win in their latest Championship encounter. Despite trailing at one point, Coventry managed to reclaim the lead thanks to goals from F. Onyeka, J. Rudoni, and another Rudoni strike in the second half. Derby fought hard, with B. Brereton Diaz scoring twice, but it wasn't enough to secure the points.

Key Facts

  • • Coventry: F. Onyeka (12'), J. Rudoni (68' and 80')
  • • Derby: B. Brereton Diaz (38', 77')
  • • Derby received three yellow cards: L. Travis, P. Agyemang, and an unnamed player
  • • Coventry made multiple substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead

Lineups

Coventry

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 Carl Rushworth (G)
  • 27 Milan van Ewijk (D)
  • 4 Bobby Thomas (D)
  • 15 Liam Kitching (D)
  • 3 Jay Dasilva (D)
  • 6 Matt Grimes (M)
  • 16 Frank Onyeka (M)
  • 7 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (M)
  • 28 Josh Eccles (M)
  • 14 Romain Esse (M)
  • 9 Ellis Simms (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Jack Rudoni
  • 10 Ephron Mason-Clark
  • 11 Haji Wright
  • 29 Victor Torp
  • 26 Luke Woolfenden
  • 13 Ben Wilson
  • 21 Jake Bidwell
  • 20 Kaine Kesler-Hayden
  • 24 Jahnoah Markelo

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Richard O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 Joe Ward (D)
  • 28 Dion Sanderson (D)
  • 5 Matthew Clarke (D)
  • 2 Derry Murkin (D)
  • 27 Lewis Travis (M)
  • 18 David Ozoh (M)
  • 25 Ben Brereton Díaz (M)
  • 42 Bobby Clark (M)
  • 34 Jaydon Banel (M)
  • 9 Carlton Morris (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Patrick Agyemang
  • 29 Oscar Fraulo
  • 54 Cruz Allen
  • 4 Danny Batth
  • 16 Liam Thompson
  • 45 Charlie Smith
  • 51 Harley Price
  • 44 Isaac Gordon
  • 3 Craig Forsyth

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    12' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Onyeka · Assist: R. Esse
  2. Derby
    29' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    L. Travis
  3. Derby
    38' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz · Assist: M. Clarke
  4. Derby
    63' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  5. Coventry
    63' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Eccles · On: J. Rudoni
  6. Coventry
    63' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Simms · On: H. Wright
  7. Coventry
    63' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Esse · On: E. Mason-Clark
  8. Derby
    65' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Morris · On: P. Agyemang
  9. Coventry
    68' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rudoni
  10. Derby
    72' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Banel · On: O. Fraulo
  11. Derby
    77' Derby Goal · Penalty
    B. Brereton Diaz
  12. Coventry
    80' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rudoni · Assist: Milan van Ewijk
  13. Derby
    81' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    P. Agyemang
  14. Derby
    86' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: C. Allen
  15. Coventry
    90'+1 Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Grimes · On: V. Torp

Match Stats

Stat Coventry Derby
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 77% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 407 398
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.57 2.18
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 313 312
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 0 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Onyeka opened the scoring for Coventry in the 12th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Derby equalized through B. Brereton Diaz's goal in the 38th minute, leveling the scoreline
  • ▸ J. Rudoni's second goal in the 80th minute sealed Coventry's victory, despite Derby's late penalty effort