Sutton Coldfield Town vs Coventry United preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Central Ground
FA Cup
Sutton Coldfield TownSCT
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Coventry UnitedCOUN2
Full Time
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Sutton Coldfield Town hosted Coventry United in a contest that finished 1-3 to the visitors after a goalless first half. The sides were level at the interval with neither able to break the deadlock during the opening forty-five minutes. Although identified as the stronger side beforehand Sutton Coldfield Town were unable to prevent Coventry United from taking control after the break and converting their chances into three unanswered goals. The visitors demonstrated composure and clinical finishing that proved decisive in turning the match in their favor. Several phases of play saw Coventry United exploit spaces effectively while the home side struggled to regain momentum. The final score reflected a clear second-half dominance by the away team that ultimately decided the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Sutton Coldfield Town 1-3 Coventry United. Coventry United showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with observed performance patterns throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals alignment could not be assessed because no xG figures were recorded.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: No xG expectations were available to compare against the actual scoreline.
  • Event impact: No standout events beyond routine play influenced the progression of the game.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued so no red card distortion affected the result.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Sutton Coldfield Town Sutton Coldfield Town
Sutton Coldfield Town
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Coventry United Coventry United
Coventry United
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Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
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50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sutton Coldfield Town
Coventry United
Power Score
50
50
League Position
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Global Rank
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Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Sutton Coldfield Town — Opponent-weighted form score
Coventry United — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sutton Coldfield Town Coventry United

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Sutton Coldfield Town

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Coventry United

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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sutton Coldfield Town ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Coventry United
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sutton Coldfield Town Coventry United
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
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vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sutton Coldfield Town Coventry United
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
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vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sutton Coldfield Town
Coventry United
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Sutton Coldfield Town
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Coventry United
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sutton Coldfield Town Coventry United
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Sutton Coldfield Town 0.00
Coventry United 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sutton Coldfield Town Coventry United
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Sutton Coldfield Town 0.00
Coventry United 0.00
Sutton Coldfield Town
Coventry United
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
Central Ground
Capacity
2000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

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James Harrison
James Harrison Goalkeeper
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Jack Dyer
Jack Dyer Defender
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James Beresford
James Beresford Defender
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Andre Gonzales
Andre Gonzales Defender
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Sam Brooks
Sam Brooks Defender
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James Jobson
James Jobson Midfielder
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Brendan Murphy
Brendan Murphy Midfielder
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Luke Chapman
Luke Chapman Midfielder
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Milton Louriero
Milton Louriero Midfielder
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Steven Palmer
Steven Palmer Midfielder
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Jemal Taylor
Jemal Taylor Midfielder

Squad ▼

No data available

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION

Coventry United delivered a composed second-half display that overturned the initial balance and secured a 1-3 victory away from home. Sutton Coldfield Town began solidly yet could not sustain pressure once the visitors found their rhythm after the interval. The three goals scored by Coventry United came from well-timed attacks that exposed defensive gaps. Despite entering as the stronger side the home team finished without the points after failing to respond effectively to the shift in momentum. The clean disciplinary record on both sides allowed the contest to remain focused on tactical execution rather than numerical disadvantages. Overall the result underlined Coventry United's ability to adapt and capitalize during the decisive period of the match.