Match report
Stoke City Defeats Coventry 1-0 in FA Cup Clash
Stoke City
1–0
FT
Coventry
Jan 10, 2026
Stoke City managed to hold off a determined Coventry side, emerging victorious in the FA Cup match with a single strike from Lamine Cissé in the 88th minute. The game was marred by several yellow cards as both teams displayed robust tactics throughout.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Stoke City 1-0 Coventry (FA Cup)
- • Goal scorer: Lamine Cissé for Stoke City in the 88th minute
- • Yellow cards: Maksym Talovierov, Billy Pearson, Tom Seko, and Lamine Cisse (Stoke City); Liam Kitching (Coventry)
Lineups
Stoke City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 T. Simkin (G)
- 40 M. Talovierov (D)
- 26 A. Phillips (D)
- 16 B. Wilmot (D)
- 18 B. Lawal
- 12 T. Seko (M)
- 4 B. Pearson (M)
- 42 M. Manhoef (M)
- 19 T. Rigo (M)
- 29 L. Cisse (M)
- 9 D. Mubama (F)
Substitutes
- 13 J. Bonham
- 41 J. Dixon
- 47 J. Griffin
- 15 S. N'Zonzi
- 55 R. Curley
- 10 J. Bae
- 56 F. Fawunmi
- 7 S. Thomas
- 20 S. Gallagher
Coventry
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 B. Wilson (G)
- 26 L. Woolfenden (D)
- 28 J. Eccles (D)
- 15 L. Kitching (D)
- 22 J. Latibeaudiere (M)
- 54 K. Andrews (M)
- 5 J. Rudoni (M)
- 21 J. Bidwell (M)
- 14 R. Esse (F)
- 11 H. Wright (F)
- 18 Yang Min-Hyuk (F)
Substitutes
- 19 C. Rushworth
- 3 J. Dasilva
- 6 M. Grimes
- 7 T. Sakamoto
- 8 J. Allen
- 9 E. Simms
- 10 E. Mason-Clark
- 27 M. van Ewijk
- 33 M. Brau
Timeline
-
34' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardMaksym TalovierovFoul
-
37' Coventry Card · Yellow CardLiam KitchingFoul
-
39' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardB. PearsonTime wasting
-
43' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardT. SekoFoul
-
67' Stoke City Card · Yellow CardL. CisseFoul
-
72' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Wright · On: E. Simms -
72' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: Yang Min-Hyuk · On: E. Mason-Clark -
73' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Rudoni · On: T. Sakamoto -
76' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Rigo · On: J. Bae -
76' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Manhoef · On: S. Thomas -
76' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mubama · On: S. Gallagher -
79' Coventry subst · Substitution 4Off: Liam Kitching · On: Milan van Ewijk -
88' Stoke City Goal · Normal GoalL. Cisse
Match Stats
| Stat | Stoke City | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 293 | 469 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | 2.76 | 0.56 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 202 | 380 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stoke City's persistence paid off as Lamine Cissé scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, breaking Coventry's resistance and securing a hard-fought victory.
- ▸ Coventry made multiple substitutions late into the game but could not find an equalizer against Stoke City’s resilient defense.