Coventry vs Newcastle: preview, form and head-to-head

Coventry
Newcastle

UpcomingPremier League · Kickoff · Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry host Newcastle (Premier League) on October 12, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Newcastle's attacking form shows a significant statistical advantage in goals and assists per game, but Coventry's overall squad rating is higher and they are at home. The season-form model splits 95-5 in favor of the home side, driven by overall rating and home advantage, but the scoring form driver favors the visitors.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Newcastle, with 8 points from the last 5 games against 3 for Coventry (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Coventry’s attack (index 14) against Newcastle’s defence (index 128).

Matchup to watch: Newcastle’s attack (index 128) against Coventry’s defence (index 142).

Recent form: last 5

Coventry: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses in the last 5, with 1 goal scored and 10 conceded.

Coventry
Sep 19, 2026at Nottingham ForestW1–0
Sep 13, 2026vs BrightonL0–5
Sep 5, 2026at Manchester CityL0–1
Aug 29, 2026vs Hull CityL0–1
Aug 21, 2026at ArsenalL0–3

Newcastle: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded.

Newcastle
Sep 19, 2026vs Hull CityW2–1
Sep 14, 2026at LeedsL1–4
Sep 5, 2026vs BournemouthD2–2
Aug 29, 2026at TottenhamW2–0
Aug 23, 2026vs LiverpoolD2–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Coventry sit 18th of 20 with 3 points after 5 games (1-0-4).

Newcastle sit 9th of 20 with 8 points after 5 games (2-2-1).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
18Coventry51041:103
9Newcastle52219:98

Team season model

  • Coventry attack index 14: 86% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Coventry defence index 142: 42% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Coventry rate 20th of 20 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
  • Newcastle attack index 128: 28% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Newcastle defence index 128: 28% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Newcastle rate 11th of 20 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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