Coventry 3-2 Derby
Championship · Matchweek 40Full-time analysis
5 sections10:56Coventry beat Derby 3-2 in the Championship matchday 40 on 3 April 2026.
Result and story of the match
It was 1-1 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Coventry scored first, in the 12th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 12' F. Onyeka, assisted by R. Esse → 1-0; 38' B. Brereton Diaz, assisted by M. Clarke → 1-1; 68' J. Rudoni → 2-1; 77' B. Brereton Diaz (penalty) → 2-2; 80' J. Rudoni, assisted by M. van Ewijk → 3-2.
Yellow cards: Coventry 0, Derby 2.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Coventry 1.57, Derby 2.18; shots 13-8 (7-3 on target); possession 51%-49%; corners 6-1; pass accuracy 77%-78%.
Derby created the better chances, but the scoreline did not reflect it.
Goals by half: 1-1 in the first, 2-1 in the second.
Standout players
J. Rudoni was Coventry's highest-rated player at 8.6 in 27 minutes: 2 goals, 2 shots on target, 1 tackle, won 3 of 7 duels.
B. Brereton was Derby's highest-rated player at 8.6 in 90 minutes: 2 goals, 2 shots on target, 1 key pass, won 3 of 4 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Coventry 3–2 DerbyDerby created the better chances, but the scoreline did not reflect it.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
All match events
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Match summary
Coventry beat Derby 3-2 in the Championship matchday 40 on 3 April 2026. Goals: F. Onyeka 12', B. Brereton Diaz 38', J. Rudoni 68', B. Brereton Diaz 77' (pen), J. Rudoni 80'. Match stats: possession Coventry 51%, Derby 49%; shots on target 7-3; expected goals (xG) 1.57-2.18.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
