Match report
Coventry and Oxford United Draw 0-0 in Championship Clash
Coventry
0–0
FT
Oxford United
Feb 7, 2026
Coventry held off Oxford United for a goalless draw in the latest fixture of the Championship. Despite several chances, both sides struggled to break through each other's defenses, resulting in a tightly contested stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Coventry 0–0 Oxford United
- • Yellow cards were issued to Ciaron Brown and Jamie Cumming of Oxford United; T. Sakamoto from Coventry also received a yellow card.
- • W. Lankshear was sent off with a red card for Oxford United in the second half.
- • Several substitutions were made, including Brodie Spencer coming on for S. Long during the match.
Lineups
Coventry
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 19 C. Rushworth (G)
- 27 M. van Ewijk (D)
- 26 L. Woolfenden (D)
- 22 J. Latibeaudiere (D)
- 3 J. Dasilva (D)
- 29 V. Torp (M)
- 6 M. Grimes (M)
- 7 T. Sakamoto (M)
- 28 J. Eccles (M)
- 14 R. Esse (M)
- 11 H. Wright (F)
Substitutes
- 13 B. Wilson
- 4 B. Thomas
- 5 J. Rudoni
- 9 E. Simms
- 15 L. Kitching
- 16 F. Onyeka
- 18 Yang Min-Hyuk
- 20 K. Kesler-Hayden
- 21 J. Bidwell
Oxford United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Cumming (G)
- 37 C. Makosso (D)
- 6 M. Helik (D)
- 3 C. Brown (D)
- 2 S. Long (M)
- 38 J. McDonnell (M)
- 8 C. Brannagan (M)
- 12 R. Roosken (M)
- 7 P. Placheta (F)
- 10 A. Emakhu (F)
- 44 M. Peart-Harris (F)
Substitutes
- 4 W. Vaulks
- 5 Y. E. Konak
- 9 M. Harris
- 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
- 15 B. Spencer
- 27 W. Lankshear
- 29 B. Davies
- 32 Jeon Jin-Woo
- 21 M. Ingram
Timeline
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34' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardCiaron Brown
Foul
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41' Coventry Card · Yellow CardT. Sakamoto
Foul
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45' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardS. Long
Foul
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49' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardC. Brannagan
Argument
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57' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Long · On: Brodie Spencer
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57' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Placheta · On: W. Lankshear
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59' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardW. Lankshear
Argument
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67' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardJamie Cumming
Time wasting
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70' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Torp · On: J. Rudoni
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71' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Emakhu · On: M. Harris
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71' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
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73' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardBrodie Spencer
Foul
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77' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardW. Lankshear
Foul
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77' Oxford United Card · Red CardW. Lankshear
Foul
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81' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Eccles · On: E. Simms
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86' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Roosken · On: Ben Davies
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89' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardO. ter Haar Romeny
Time wasting
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90' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Esse · On: Yang Min-Hyuk
Match Stats
| Stat | Coventry | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 58% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 24 | 4 |
| Corners | 10 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 540 | 197 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 2.29 | 0.12 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 3 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 460 | 115 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Oxford United’s W. Lankshear was sent off with a red card at minute 77 after two consecutive yellow cards, which shifted momentum towards Coventry but ultimately did not break the deadlock.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams aimed to inject fresh energy and change tactics, yet neither side could capitalize on their opportunities.