Match story
- Coventry created the clearer chances on xG (1.50 vs 1.18, Δ 0.32).
- Coventry fired more attempts (14 vs 10 shots).
- Cardiff was more accurate in front of goal (40% on target vs 14%).
- Coventry held more of the ball (62% possession).
Cardiff defeated Coventry 1-2 in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 40 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at The Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, West Midlands. L. Doughty officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Coventry vs Cardiff meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Coventry and Cardiff. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 9 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Winger Joe Davies has joined Swansea City following his exit from League One side Peterborough United. Milton Keynes-born Davies spent three months on loan at Northern Premier League Division One outfit AFC Rushden and Diamonds last season, making 12 appearances and scoring one goal. "Coming from Welsh descent, I've always known about Swansea and about how they play, so to be here is amazing."
Cardiff City continue their pre-season campaign at Cork City on Tuesday (19:45 BST) with boss Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledging they have a lot of work to do before competitive football returns next month. Barry-Murphy will lead Cardiff in his home city as the Bluebirds face a Cork side currently top of the League of Ireland First Division, the nation's second tier. While it is still early in pre-season, Cardiff will hope for an encouraging evening at the Turner's Cross Stadium having lost 6-0 to Danish side FC Midtjylland in their opening friendly on Saturday.
Harry asked: Do you think Miguel Angel Brau has a future at Coventry City? Miguel has managed just 11 appearances for the Sky Blues, with only three starts, during that time and promotion to the Premier League will squeeze his minutes even further. Jay Dasilva was outstanding last season and it's hard to see him being dislodged.
Frank Onyeka has become Coventry City's first summer signing, after the midfielder made his initial loan move from Brentford permanent. The post Onyeka wants to help Coventry ‘stay in the Premier League’ after completing permanent move appeared first on SoccerNews.
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