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Notts County vs Coventry

Meadow Lane, Nottingham7 April 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Ross Joyce

Match Events

Notts County
Coventry
Kick Off
45′Maxime Biamou
Half Time
46′
M. BiamouJ. Clarke-Harris
Liam Noble50′
Shola Ameobi52′
52′Rod McDonald
57′Tom Bayliss
60′Lee Burge
J. Forte

assist: J. Grant

60′
76′
T. BaylissJ. Ponticelli
L. NobleM. O'Connor
79′
85′
J. Ponticelli
J. Forte

assist: Shola Ameobi

86′
87′
J. ShipleyJ. Barrett
Shola AmeobiB. Hall
90+2′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Notts County deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Coventry's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Notts County field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Coventry's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Notts County start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Coventry averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Notts CountyPosition StrengthCoventry
Notts County
1GoalkeeperA. Collin
5DefenderR. Duffy
16DefenderS. Brisley
23DefenderD. Jones
2DefenderM. Tootle
4MidfielderE. Hewitt
10MidfielderJ. Grant
18MidfielderL. Noble
6MidfielderM. Virtue-Thick
9ForwardShola Ameobi
14ForwardJ. Forte
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
3DefenderC. Stokes
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
5DefenderR. McDonald
12DefenderT. Davies
8MidfielderM. Doyle
6MidfielderL. Kelly
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
30MidfielderT. Bayliss
10MidfielderM. McNulty
9ForwardM. Biamou

Match Summary

Notts County defeated Coventry 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by J. Forte 60′, J. Ponticelli 85′, J. Forte 86′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Notts County made 2 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Notts County vs Coventry Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Notts County
3
wins
Drawn
3
Coventry
3
wins
Total goals
24 · 2.7/match
Both scored
4/9 · 44%
Over 2.5
6/9 · 67%

Recent Form

Notts County

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Coventry

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Notts County1wins
0draws2 meetings
Coventry1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Notts County.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 36.7%Draw 31.6%Away 35.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.693.102.70
Max2.793.202.89
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market36.1%30.3%33.6%
Public market34.8%30.4%34.8%
Δ1.3%1.2%

Notts County vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Notts County
Result vs. Market: Notts County (37%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Notts CountyHalf-time:00Coventry
10Shots11
4Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/04/18Notts County2–1Coventry2.73/3.17/2.79
05/08/17Coventry3–0Notts County2.22/3.42/3.42

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Notts County

W 211D 159L 228
Over 2.552
Goals scored789

Away Record: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026