Match report

Scunthorpe Defeats Coventry 3-1 in League One Clash

Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
3–1
FT
Coventry
Coventry
Apr 30, 2017

Scunthorpe made a stunning comeback to defeat Coventry 3-1 in a dramatic League One encounter. Coventry took an early lead with a goal from V. Gadzhev, but Scunthorpe's K. van Veen equalized in the second half. With the game swinging in their favor, Scunthorpe's N. Bishop and H. Adelakun scored crucial goals to clinch the win for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Scunthorpe: 3-1 Coventry
  • • V. Gadzhev scored Coventry's goal at 36'
  • • K. van Veen equalized for Scunthorpe at 52'
  • • N. Bishop scored the second goal for Scunthorpe at 84'
  • • H. Adelakun sealed the win for Scunthorpe at 89'
  • • Chris Camwell and K. Thomas of Coventry received yellow cards

Lineups

Scunthorpe

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Anyon (G)
  • 6 D. Mirfin (D)
  • 33 J. Clarke (D)
  • 5 M. Wallace (D)
  • 22 C. Townsend (D)
  • 12 N. Bishop (M)
  • 17 S. Mantom (M)
  • 11 J. Morris (M)
  • 19 D. Holmes (M)
  • 9 P. Madden (F)
  • 10 K. van Veen (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 H. Adelakun
  • 28 C. Davies
  • 31 L. Sutton
  • 35 R. Watson
  • 24 I. Toney
  • 15 H. Toffolo
  • 8 S. Dawson

Coventry

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Burge (G)
  • 2 J. Willis (D)
  • 4 J. Turnbull (D)
  • 41 C. Camwell (D)
  • 13 V. Gadzhev (M)
  • 5 G. Bigirimana (M)
  • 8 Ruben Lameiras (M)
  • 27 G. Thomas (F)
  • 30 Dion Kelly-Evans (D)
  • 20 M. Tudgay (F)
  • 10 J. Jones (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Thomas
  • 17 M. Folivi
  • 11 K. Reid
  • 28 Devon Kelly-Evans
  • 42 J. Thompson
  • 36 J. Shipley
  • 23 R. Charles-Cook

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    35' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Camwell
  2. Coventry
    36' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gadzhev
  3. Scunthorpe
    52' Scunthorpe Goal · Normal Goal
    K. van Veen
  4. Coventry
    64' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Jones · On: K. Thomas
  5. Scunthorpe
    76' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Morris · On: H. Adelakun
  6. Scunthorpe
    76' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. van Veen · On: C. Davies
  7. Scunthorpe
    82' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Clarke · On: Levi Sutton
  8. Scunthorpe
    84' Scunthorpe Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bishop · Assist: Duane Holmes
  9. Coventry
    85' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    K. Thomas
  10. Coventry
    87' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Thomas · On: M. Folivi
  11. Scunthorpe
    88' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Townsend
  12. Scunthorpe
    89' Scunthorpe Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Adelakun · Assist: Murray Wallace

Match Stats

Stat Scunthorpe Coventry
Fouls 4 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 11 4
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Coventry's early goal by V. Gadzhev at 36' gave them an initial advantage, but Scunthorpe's response was swift and decisive.
  • ▸ K. van Veen's goal at 52' marked a turning point, boosting Scunthorpe's confidence and setting the stage for their comeback.
  • ▸ N. Bishop's second goal at 84' and H. Adelakun's final goal at 89' sealed the victory for Scunthorpe, leaving Coventry struggling to recover.