Match report
Coventry Defeats Sunderland 1-0 in League One Clash
Coventry
1–0
FT
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
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2' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalM. Godden · Assist: J. Allen -
31' Coventry Card · Yellow CardMarko Maroši -
69' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Hume · On: K. Lafferty -
78' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Willis · On: A. Semenyo -
79' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Allen · On: Amadou Bakayoko -
90'+3 Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: 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