Match report
Coventry Defeats Walsall 1-0 in League One Clash
Coventry
1–0
FT
Walsall
Apr 22, 2017
Coventry secured a narrow but significant victory over Walsall with a 1-0 win in the League One match. The game was decided by a goal from G. Thomas in the 39th minute, assisted by Ruben Lameiras. Walsall struggled after losing Eoghan O'Connell to a red card in the 70th minute, unable to find an equalizer despite their efforts.
Key Facts
- • Coventry 1-0 Walsall
- • Goal by G. Thomas (39') assisted by Ruben Lameiras
- • Eoghan O'Connell of Walsall was shown a red card in the 70th minute
- • Farrend Rawson replaced by C. Stokes in the 75th minute for Coventry
- • V. Gadzhev came on for Coventry in the 84th minute
- • K. Foley substituted for Coventry in the 85th minute
Lineups
Coventry
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 R. Charles-Cook (G)
- 21 K. Foley (D)
- 3 C. Stokes (D)
- 2 J. Willis (D)
- 4 J. Turnbull (D)
- 13 V. Gadzhev (M)
- 5 G. Bigirimana (M)
- 8 Ruben Lameiras (M)
- 27 G. Thomas (F)
- 20 M. Tudgay (F)
- 10 J. Jones (M)
Substitutes
- 19 F. Rawson
- 36 J. Shipley
- 30 Dion Kelly-Evans
- 1 L. Burge
- 14 K. Thomas
- 11 K. Reid
- 17 M. Folivi
Walsall
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 C. MacGillivray (G)
- 4 J. O'Connor
- 2 J. Edwards (M)
- 32 E. O'Connell (D)
- 5 J. McCarthy (D)
- 16 M. Preston (D)
- 14 I. Osbourne (M)
- 7 A. Chambers (M)
- 11 K. Morris (M)
- 33 A. Makris (F)
- 20 A. Bakayoko (F)
Substitutes
- 10 E. Oztumer
- 6 G. Dobson
- 36 M. Candlin
- 37 B. Ganley
- 35 T. Hayles-Docherty
- 24 K. Roberts
- 9 S. Jackson
Timeline
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39' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalG. Thomas · Assist: Ruben Lameiras -
46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Makris · On: E. Öztümer -
46' Walsall subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Osbourne · On: George Dobson -
54' Walsall Card · Yellow CardEoghan O'Connell -
69' Walsall subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Morris · On: M. Candlin -
70' Walsall Card · Yellow CardEoghan O'Connell -
70' Walsall Card · Red CardEoghan O'Connell -
75' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Stokes · On: Farrend Rawson -
84' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Gadzhev · On: J. Shipley -
85' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Foley · On: D. Kelly-Evans
Match Stats
| Stat | Coventry | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Thomas' goal in the 39th minute gave Coventry the lead and momentum in the match
- ▸ Eoghan O'Connell's red card in the 70th minute significantly altered the game's momentum, leaving Walsall with a man disadvantage