Match report
Coventry Hold Off Manchester United 3-3 In Thrilling FA Cup Clash
Coventry
3–3
PEN
Manchester United
Apr 21, 2024
Coventry City staged an incredible comeback to hold off Premier League giants Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round, securing a dramatic 3-3 draw. Goals from Simms, O'Hare, and Wright ensured Coventry's place in the competition, despite trailing 0-3 early on with McTominay, Maguire, and Fernandes scoring for Manchester United.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Coventry City 3–3 Manchester United (FA Cup)
- • Goals by Coventry: Simms (71'), O'Hare (79'), Wright (90+5')
- • Manchester United goals: McTominay (23'), Maguire (45+1'), Fernandes (58')
- • Key substitutions: Garnacho, Mainoo for Manchester United; Bidwell, Sheaf for Coventry
Lineups
Coventry
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 40 B. Collins (G)
- 4 B. Thomas (D)
- 22 J. Latibeaudiere (D)
- 15 L. Kitching (D)
- 27 M. van Ewijk (M)
- 14 B. Sheaf (M)
- 28 J. Eccles (M)
- 21 J. Bidwell (M)
- 10 C. O'Hare (F)
- 9 E. Simms (F)
- 11 H. Wright (F)
Substitutes
- 29 V. Torp
- 30 Fábio Tavares
- 2 L. Binks
- 3 J. Dasilva
- 24 M. Godden
- 13 B. Wilson
- 6 L. Kelly
- 54 K. Andrews
- 8 J. Allen
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 A. Onana (G)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 18 Casemiro (D)
- 5 H. Maguire (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 39 S. McTominay (M)
- 37 K. Mainoo (M)
- 17 A. Garnacho (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 R. Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Antony
- 14 C. Eriksen
- 16 A. Diallo
- 62 O. Forson
- 75 H. Ogunneye
- 1 A. Bayındır
- 84 E. Wheatley
- 78 L. Jackson
- 70 H. Amass
Timeline
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23' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalS. McTominay · Assist: D. Dalot
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45'+1 Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalHarry Maguire · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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58' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes
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63' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Eccles · On: V. Torp
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63' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: Joel Latibeaudiere · On: F. Tavares
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63' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: Liam Kitching · On: Luis Binks
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66' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Garnacho · On: Antony
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71' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalE. Simms · Assist: F. Tavares
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72' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Mainoo · On: C. Eriksen
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79' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalC. O'Hare · Assist: E. Simms
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80' Coventry subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Bidwell · On: Jay Dasilva
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82' Coventry Card · Yellow CardB. Thomas
Foul
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85' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAndré Onana
Time wasting
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90'+5 Coventry Goal · PenaltyH. Wright
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90'+7 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Rashford · On: A. Diallo
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103' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: S. McTominay · On: O. Forson
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105' Coventry subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Tavares · On: M. Godden
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111' Coventry Card · Yellow CardJay Dasilva
Foul
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120'+3 Coventry Var · Goal cancelledV. Torp
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120'+8 Coventry Goal · Missed PenaltyB. Sheaf
Penalty Shootout
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120'+9 Manchester United Goal · PenaltyR. Hojlund
Penalty Shootout
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127' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardAndré Onana
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128' Coventry Card · Yellow CardBradley Collins
Match Stats
| Stat | Coventry | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 28 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 581 | 812 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 11 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 476 | 714 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 16 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 12 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Coventry's triple substitution at 63' sparked their comeback effort.
- ▸ Simms' goal in the 71st minute ignited the home crowd and provided a crucial momentum shift.
- ▸ O'Hare's equalizer just minutes later, following an assist from Simms, brought Coventry level with Manchester United.