Match report

Coventry Defeats Sunderland 1-0 in League One Clash

Coventry
Coventry
1–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Mar 1, 2020

Coventry secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunderland in their League One clash. The match was sealed early on with a goal by M. Godden in the 2nd minute, setting the tone for a resilient defensive performance by the hosts. Despite efforts from both teams, Coventry held on to secure the three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Coventry defeated Sunderland 1-0 in League One
  • • Goal scored by M. Godden in the 2nd minute
  • • Marko Marosi received a yellow card for Coventry in the 31st minute
  • • Sunderland made two substitutions: K. Lafferty replaced D. Hume (69th minute), and A. Semenyo replaced J. Willis (78th minute)
  • • Coventry also made two substitutions: Amadou Bakayoko replaced J. Allen (79th minute), and J. Shipley replaced M. Godden (90th minute)

Lineups

Coventry

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Maroši (G)
  • 5 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 23 F. Dabo (M)
  • 4 M. Rose (D)
  • 15 D. Hyam (D)
  • 31 S. McCallum (M)
  • 6 L. Kelly (M)
  • 8 J. Allen (F)
  • 20 L. Walsh (M)
  • 17 C. O'Hare (F)
  • 24 M. Godden (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Bakayoko
  • 26 J. Shipley
  • 16 J. Pask
  • 13 B. Wilson
  • 9 M. Biamou
  • 25 Z. Westbrooke
  • 18 R. Giles

Sunderland

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. McLaughlin (G)
  • 12 T. Flanagan (D)
  • 5 A. Öztürk (D)
  • 4 J. Willis (D)
  • 33 D. Hume (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (M)
  • 18 G. Dobson (M)
  • 11 L. Gooch (F)
  • 7 C. Maguire (F)
  • 9 C. Wyke (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Lafferty
  • 42 A. Semenyo
  • 28 J. Scowen
  • 3 J. Lynch
  • 22 W. Grigg
  • 2 C. McLaughlin
  • 16 L. Burge

Timeline

  1. Coventry
    2' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godden · Assist: J. Allen
  2. Coventry
    31' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    Marko Maroši
  3. Sunderland
    69' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Hume · On: K. Lafferty
  4. Sunderland
    78' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willis · On: A. Semenyo
  5. Coventry
    79' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Allen · On: Amadou Bakayoko
  6. Coventry
    90'+3 Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Godden · On: J. Shipley

Match Stats

Stat Coventry Sunderland
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 67% 69%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 392 417
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 261 286
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Godden's early goal in the 2nd minute set the tone for Coventry's victory, establishing an early lead
  • ▸ Coventry's defensive resilience after the early goal, despite facing pressure from Sunderland, was key in holding on to the lead throughout the match