Match Pack: Coventry City vs Saints

Saints: The status of Leo Scienza is yet unknown, having been replaced in the first half of the West Brom draw with a groin injury. A decision will need to be made on Ross Stewart, who was also substituted during Wednesday night, with Larin coming into the side and scoring.

THE MANAGERS

Frank Lampard: “The good things we do at the CBS mean we win games, so we have to keep doing them. It’s been a big strength of ours in terms of that record.

“If there’s an edge in this game [after the end of the St Mary’s game] that’s a good thing. Footballers love playing in good atmospheres. I’m not reflecting on the last game. We have to approach this one in the right way and keep focused.”

Tonda Eckert: “It is [an exciting challenge], it’s the next challenge for us. We knew this block was a tough one for us, it’s not easy travelling, coming back, travelling, coming back. Then maintaining the performance, maintaining the energy at a high level.

“You can sense over the last weeks that the club has just grown more and more together. The supporters push us all the way through to the end.”

ONES TO WATCH

Haji Wright: Six goals in five games leading into the game earned the American a well deserved rest against Preston on Wednesday night.

As Coventry look to continue their recent momentum they will be looking for Wright to add to his 16 goals in the Sky Bet Championship already this season.

Ryan Manning: The full back has provided a key attacking outlet for Saints throughout the 2025/26 season, recording his best goalscoring campaign to date with six strikes.

In recent weeks these attacking numbers have increased, registering two goals and an assist in the last five outings.

TOP SCORERS

Coventry City

Goals:

Wright 17
Simms, Thomas-Asante 11
Torp, Mason-Clark 7

Assists:

van Ewijk, Mason-Clark 7
Rudoni 6
Torp 5

Saints

Goals:

Azaz 8
Stewart, Manning, Scienza 6
Harwood-Bellis 5

Assists:

Scienza 8
Azaz 6
Fellows 5

FORM GUIDE

Coventry

Preston (h) SBC: W 3-0 (Sakamoto, Thomas-Asante, Grimes)
Bristol City (a) SBC: W 2-0 (Sakamoto, Wright)
Stoke (h) SBC: W 2-1 (Wright, Rudoni)
Sheffield United (a) SBC: W 2-1 (Wright, Rudoni)
West Brom (a) SBC: W 2-0 (Mason-Clark, Rudoni)

Saints

West Brom (a) SBC: D 1-1 (Larin)
Fulham (a) FAC: W 1-0 (Stewart)
Sheffield Wednesday (a) SBC: W 3-1 (Bree, Manning, Harwood-Bellis)
QPR (h) SBC: W 5-0 (Azaz, Matsuki 2, Scienza, Bree)
Charlton (h) SBC: D 1-1 (Stewart)

HEAD TO HEAD

Played: 147
Coventry wins: 49
Draws: 47
Saints wins: 49

LAST FIVE MEETINGS

Dec 2025: Saints 1-1 Coventry Championship (Wood)
Apr 2024: Saints 2-1 Coventry Championship (Adams 2)
Dec 2023: Coventry 1-1 Saints Championship (Edozie)
Feb 2022: Saints 2-1 Coventry AET FA Cup fourth round (S. Armstrong, Walker-Peters)
Apr 2012: Saints 4-0 Coventry Championship (Sharp, Fonte, Hooiveld, Lallana)

KEEP UP TO DATE

Not able to make it to the Midlands? Download the official Saints app to follow live in-match updates and follow us on social media for further updates and exclusive content:

– Instagram
– Twitter
– Facebook

For a limited time only, Saints Memberships are half price. Enjoy early ticket access and discounts across the club for just £15 for Adults and £7.50 for Juniors.

Memberships