Match report

Coventry Stuns Maidstone Utd with 5-0 Win in FA Cup

Coventry
Coventry
5–0
FT
Maidstone Utd
Maidstone Utd
Feb 26, 2024

Coventry overwhelmed Maidstone United with a commanding 5-0 victory in the FA Cup, thanks largely to E. Simms’ hat-trick and crucial contributions from K. Palmer and M. Godden. F. Tavares added two late goals as Coventry secured their place in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • E. Simms scored a hat-trick for Coventry, with assists from K. Palmer and one self-assisted goal.
  • • K. Palmer and M. Godden provided key assists throughout the match.
  • • F. Tavares added two late goals in the 88th minute and injury time (90+2).
  • • Coventry made multiple substitutions, with H. Wright, V. Torp, K. Palmer, J. Bidwell coming on for fresh legs.
  • • Maidstone Utd had several substitutions but could not change the momentum.

Lineups

Coventry

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 B. Wilson (G)
  • 22 J. Latibeaudiere (D)
  • 4 B. Thomas (D)
  • 15 L. Kitching (D)
  • 21 J. Bidwell (D)
  • 29 V. Torp (M)
  • 6 L. Kelly (M)
  • 30 Fábio Tavares (M)
  • 45 K. Palmer (M)
  • 11 H. Wright (M)
  • 9 E. Simms (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. O'Hare
  • 24 M. Godden
  • 28 J. Eccles
  • 27 M. van Ewijk
  • 3 J. Dasilva
  • 2 L. Binks
  • 54 K. Andrews
  • 41 D. Lusala
  • 48 L. Bell

Maidstone Utd

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas (G)
  • 6 R. Brown (D)
  • 5 G. Fowler (D)
  • 4 R. Greenidge (D)
  • 14 H. Kyprianou (D)
  • 16 L. Sole (M)
  • 8 S. Corne (M)
  • 15 S. Bone (M)
  • 10 L. Reynolds (M)
  • 11 M. Duku (F)
  • 7 J. Berkeley-Agyepong (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 C. Ezennolim
  • 18 B. Gurung
  • 2 G. Hoyte
  • 13 R. Court
  • 19 P. Iandolo
  • 12 H. Earle
  • 17 S. Smith

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    9' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms · Assist: K. Palmer
  2. Coventry
    14' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms · Assist: K. Palmer
  3. Coventry
    35' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Simms
  4. Coventry
    46' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Wright · On: C. O'Hare
  5. Coventry
    66' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Simms · On: M. Godden
  6. Coventry
    67' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Torp · On: J. Eccles
  7. Coventry
    67' Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Palmer · On: Milan van Ewijk
  8. Maidstone Utd
    69' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Kyprianou · On: C. Ezennolim
  9. Maidstone Utd
    69' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sole · On: B. Gurung
  10. Maidstone Utd
    69' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Brown · On: G. Hoyte
  11. Coventry
    78' Coventry subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bidwell · On: Jay Dasilva
  12. Maidstone Utd
    79' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Duku · On: R. Court
  13. Maidstone Utd
    87' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Berkeley-Agyepong · On: P. Iandolo
  14. Coventry
    88' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tavares · Assist: M. Godden
  15. Coventry
    90'+2 Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tavares

Match Stats

Stat Coventry Maidstone Utd
Fouls 4 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 69%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 3
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 794 337
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 15 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 697 233
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 0 10
Shots Outside Box 9 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Coventry's early goals within 15 minutes set a dominant tone, with E. Simms scoring twice and K. Palmer providing key assists.
  • ▸ The substitution of F. Tavares in the second half brought added firepower to Coventry’s attack, resulting in two more crucial late goals.