Match report
Coventry Defeats Charlton 3-1 in Championship Clash
Coventry
3–1
FT
Charlton
Nov 29, 2025
Coventry put in an impressive display to defeat Charlton 3-1 in the Championship. The away side took an early lead through H. Knibbs but Coventry responded with three goals from J. Eccles and a brace by E. Simms, securing their place higher up the table.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Coventry 3–1 Charlton
- • H. Knibbs scored for Charlton at minute 13
- • J. Eccles and E. Simms each netted goals for Coventry, with Simms scoring twice
- • Coventry made several strategic substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead
Lineups
Coventry
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 19 C. Rushworth (G)
- 27 M. van Ewijk (D)
- 4 B. Thomas (D)
- 15 L. Kitching (D)
- 3 J. Dasilva (D)
- 29 V. Torp (M)
- 6 M. Grimes (M)
- 5 J. Rudoni (M)
- 28 J. Eccles (M)
- 10 E. Mason-Clark (M)
- 9 E. Simms (F)
Substitutes
- 13 B. Wilson
- 8 J. Allen
- 20 K. Kesler-Hayden
- 21 J. Bidwell
- 22 J. Latibeaudiere
- 26 L. Woolfenden
- 33 M. Brau
- 41 C. Perry
- 54 K. Andrews
Charlton
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Kaminski (G)
- 2 K. Ramsay (D)
- 5 L. Jones (D)
- 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
- 28 J. Bree (M)
- 6 C. Coventry (M)
- 14 S. Carey (M)
- 17 A. Bell (M)
- 41 H. Knibbs (F)
- 7 T. Campbell
- 22 T. Olaofe (F)
Substitutes
- 25 W. Mannion
- 8 L. Berry
- 10 G. Docherty
- 11 M. Leaburn
- 18 K. Anderson
- 26 J. Rankin-Costello
- 27 O. Hernandez
- 30 R. Apter
- 37 I. Fullah
Timeline
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13' Charlton Goal · Normal GoalH. Knibbs -
14' Charlton Card · Yellow CardKayne RamsayFoul
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30' Charlton subst · Substitution 1Off: Amari'i Bell · On: M. Leaburn -
40' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalJ. Eccles · Assist: E. Mason-Clark -
44' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalE. Simms · Assist: V. Torp -
46' Charlton subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Knibbs · On: Greg Docherty -
65' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Eccles · On: L. Woolfenden -
76' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalE. Simms -
78' Charlton subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Carey · On: O. Hernandez -
78' Charlton subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Olaofe · On: I. Fullah -
80' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rudoni · On: J. Allen -
87' Charlton subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Bree · On: Robert Apter -
88' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: Milan van Ewijk · On: K. Kesler-Hayden -
88' Coventry subst · Substitution 4Off: Jay Dasilva · On: J. Bidwell -
88' Coventry subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Mason-Clark · On: K. Andrews -
89' Coventry Card · Yellow CardB. ThomasFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Coventry | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 3 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 75% |
| Offsides | 0 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 586 | 261 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 2.43 | 0.66 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 511 | 196 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Charlton took an early lead but struggled after conceding two quick goals by Coventry within four minutes (40th and 44th minute)
- ▸ E. Simms' second goal in the 76th minute effectively secured the win for Coventry, despite multiple substitutions made by both teams