Match report

Coventry Stuns West Brom with 2-0 Championship Win

West Brom
West Brom
0–2
FT
Coventry
Coventry
Feb 21, 2026

Coventry stunned their rivals by defeating West Brom with a decisive 2-0 scoreline in an exciting Championship game. Early goals from E. Mason-Clark and J. Rudoni set the tone for Coventry, as they dominated possession and effectively stifled any attempts at a comeback from West Brom.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Coventry 2–0 West Brom
  • • Goals: E. Mason-Clark (5'), J. Rudoni (32') for Coventry
  • • Assists: Milan van Ewijk, B. Thomas for Coventry
  • • West Brom made multiple substitutions in the second half but failed to score
  • • Coventry secured their victory with strong defense and quick counter-attacks

Lineups

West Brom

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. O'Leary (G)
  • 14 A. Gilchrist (D)
  • 5 K. Bielik (D)
  • 29 C. Taylor (D)
  • 4 C. Styles (D)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 27 A. Mowatt (M)
  • 7 J. Wallace (M)
  • 21 I. Price (M)
  • 18 J. Jimoh-Aloba (M)
  • 19 A. Heggebo (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 J. Wallis
  • 30 D. Imray
  • 3 N. Phillips
  • 6 G. Campbell
  • 17 O. Diakite
  • 11 M. Johnston
  • 12 D. Dike
  • 9 J. Maja
  • 37 O. Bostock

Coventry

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 C. Rushworth (G)
  • 27 M. van Ewijk (D)
  • 4 B. Thomas (D)
  • 22 J. Latibeaudiere (D)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (D)
  • 16 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 6 M. Grimes (M)
  • 7 T. Sakamoto (M)
  • 5 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 10 E. Mason-Clark (M)
  • 11 H. Wright (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Wilson
  • 9 E. Simms
  • 14 R. Esse
  • 15 L. Kitching
  • 21 J. Bidwell
  • 23 B. Thomas-Asante
  • 26 L. Woolfenden
  • 28 J. Eccles
  • 29 V. Torp

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    5' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Mason-Clark · Assist: Milan van Ewijk
  2. Coventry
    16' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Milan van Ewijk

    Foul

  3. Coventry
    17' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    T. Sakamoto

    Foul

  4. Coventry
    32' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rudoni · Assist: B. Thomas
  5. Coventry
    38' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    B. Thomas

    Foul

  6. West Brom
    40' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gilchrist · On: G. Campbell
  7. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Jimoh-Aloba · On: Michael Johnston
  8. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Heggebo · On: D. Dike
  9. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Wallace · On: J. Maja
  10. Coventry
    71' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Wright · On: E. Simms
  11. Coventry
    72' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rudoni · On: J. Eccles
  12. Coventry
    78' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sakamoto · On: R. Esse
  13. Coventry
    78' Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Mason-Clark · On: B. Thomas-Asante
  14. West Brom
    85' West Brom subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mowatt · On: O. Bostock
  15. Coventry
    86' Coventry subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Onyeka · On: V. Torp

Match Stats

Stat West Brom Coventry
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 518 434
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 1 3
xG 0.71 1.19
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 429 336
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Mason-Clark opened the scoring just 5 minutes into the game, catching West Brom off guard.
  • ▸ J. Rudoni doubled Coventry's lead at minute 32 with a well-placed shot, ensuring their control over the match.