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

Coventry
Sunderland

UpcomingPremier League · Kickoff · Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry host Sunderland (Premier League) on October 31, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Coventry host Sunderland in a Premier League clash where the numbers point to a tight, low-event affair. Sunderland's defence rates above league average while Coventry's attack sits slightly below, setting up a contest likely decided by individual moments. The rest disparity — Coventry with six days' preparation versus Sunderland's two — adds a fresh element to the schedule.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Coventry, with 6 points from the last 5 games against 1 for Sunderland (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Coventry’s attack (index 54) against Sunderland’s defence (index 126).

Matchup to watch: Sunderland’s attack (index 54) against Coventry’s defence (index 135).

Recent form: last 5

Coventry: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in the last 5, with 6 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Coventry
Oct 24, 2026vs FulhamL0–1
Oct 19, 2026at TottenhamL1–3
Oct 12, 2026vs NewcastleW4–1
Sep 19, 2026at Nottingham ForestW1–0
Sep 13, 2026vs BrightonL0–5

Sunderland: 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 5, with 3 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Sunderland
Oct 25, 2026vs LeedsD0–0
Oct 18, 2026at BournemouthL0–2
Oct 10, 2026vs BrightonL0–2
Sep 20, 2026at Manchester CityL3–5
Sep 12, 2026vs ArsenalL0–2

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 19th of 20 with 6 points after 8 games (2-0-6).

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

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
19Coventry82066:156
20Sunderland81256:145

Team season model

  • Coventry attack index 54: 46% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Coventry defence index 135: 35% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Coventry rate 20th of 20 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Sunderland attack index 54: 46% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Sunderland defence index 126: 26% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Sunderland rate 16th of 20 on results-based strength, falling 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.

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  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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