The Championship match between Coventry City and Watford will take place at The Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
Coventry City hosts a revamped Watford side in the Championship today, Coventry is in the process of adapting to life after losing several key players, while Watford is determined to maintain its reputation as a top contender in the second tier. Coventry recently played their first goalless draw of the season against Sunderland at the CBS Arena, where they couldn’t convert any of their 17 attempts. Mark Robins, Coventry’s manager, has had a full week of training leading up to Saturday’s game since the team didn’t participate in the second round of the EFL Cup after their early exit at AFC Wimbledon on August 9th.
Currently, Coventry is in 12th place in the Championship standings, having earned five points from their first four fixtures. A victory on the weekend could propel them as high as eighth. The sales of Gyokeres and Gustavo Hamer have allowed Coventry to invest significantly in the summer transfer window, and fans are hopeful that this team can surpass the achievements of the 2022-23 squad. Watford also has had a full week of training following their early exit from the first round of the EFL Cup against lower-league opposition. However, they enter this clash on the back of a recent defeat.
While their season began with a comfortable win over Queens Park Rangers under new manager Valerien Ismael, consecutive losses have tempered expectations. Ismael’s team has now gone four matches without a win in all competitions, and the former West Bromwich Albion and Barnsley boss is eager to halt this streak, especially against a club known for managerial changes. Watford has not won any of their last five matches away at Coventry, although they did manage to secure a draw in last season’s fixture, which featured Joao Pedro and Imran Louza scoring goals for Watford in a thrilling four-goal contest.
Coventry City’s probable starting lineup: Wilson, Thomas, McFadzean, Latibeaudiere, Van Ewijk, Eccles, Sheaf, Dasilva, Ayari, Wright, Godden
Watford’s probable starting lineup: Bachmann, Ngakia, Porteous, Hoedt, Morris, Dele-Bashiru, Louza, Chakvetadze, Asprilla, Martins, Bayo
Coventry City
| Opponents | Score |
| Sunderland | 0-0 (D) |
| Swansea City | 1-1 (D) |
| Middlesbrough | 3-0 (W) |
| AFC Wimbledon | 2-1 (L) |
| Leicester City | 2-1 (L) |
Watford
| Opponents | Score |
| Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 (L) |
| Stoke City | 1-0 (L) |
| Plymouth Argyle | 0-0 (D) |
| Stevenage | 5-4 (L) |
| Queen Park Rangers | 4-0 (W) |
| Last matches results | Score |
| Coventry City drew Watford | 2-2 |
| Coventry City beat Watford | 0-1 |
| Coventry City drew Watford | 0-0 |
| Watford beat Coventry City | 3-2 |
| Watford beat Coventry City | 3-0 |
The Championship match between Coventry City and Watford will take place at The Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Coventry City vs Watford | Key Details |
| Date | September 2 |
| Venue | The Coventry Building Society Arena |
| Kickoff time in the England | 3:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm |
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