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Coventry vs Stevenage

Ricoh Arena, Coventry20 April 2018 at 19:45
31
Referee: Salisbury Michael

Match Events

Coventry
Stevenage
Kick Off
M. McNulty

assist: J. Clarke-Harris

2′
M. McNulty

assist: J. Willis

6′
20′
A. Revell

assist: D. Newton

Michael Doyle21′
25′Luke Amos
L. Kelly

assist: J. Shipley

37′
40′Luke Wilkinson
Half Time
46′
M. GoddenD. Gorman
J. Clarke-HarrisM. Biamou
72′
J. PonticelliK. Reid
72′
77′
D. NewtonB. Kennedy
77′
D. GormanM. McKee
M. McNultyJ. Barrett
82′
84′Joe Martin
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Coventry deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Stevenage's 3-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

Coventry field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Stevenage's 4 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

Coventry start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Stevenage 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.

CoventryPosition StrengthStevenage
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
24DefenderR. Haynes
8MidfielderM. Doyle
6MidfielderL. Kelly
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
10MidfielderM. McNulty
18ForwardJ. Clarke-Harris
38ForwardJ. Ponticelli
Stevenage
13GoalkeeperT. King
25DefenderR. Henry
3DefenderJ. Martin
6DefenderL. Wilkinson
7MidfielderC. Whelpdale
4MidfielderJ. King
8MidfielderB. Sheaf
14MidfielderL. Amos
9ForwardA. Revell
24ForwardM. Godden
19ForwardD. Newton

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Stevenage 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. McNulty 2′, M. McNulty 6′, A. Revell 20′, L. Kelly 37′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Coventry made 3 substitutions, Stevenage made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Coventry vs Stevenage Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Coventry
4
wins
Drawn
1
Stevenage
1
wins
Total goals
15 · 2.5/match
Both scored
4/6 · 67%
Over 2.5
3/6 · 50%

Recent Form

Coventry

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Stevenage

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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.

Coventry1wins
1draws2 meetings
Stevenage0wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (61%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 61.7%Draw 25.9%Away 17.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.603.605.00
Max1.644.006.38
Market favourite:Coventry · Moderate favourite

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 market60.6%24.2%15.2%
Public market59.4%24.4%16.2%
Δ1.2%0.1%1.0%

Coventry vs Stevenage — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Coventry (62%)

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.

CoventryHalf-time:31Stevenage
15Shots6
6Shots on target1

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
20/04/18Coventry3–1Stevenage1.62/3.87/5.79
21/11/17Stevenage1–1Coventry3.84/3.45/2.04

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Away Record: Stevenage

W 155D 130L 165
Over 2.544
Goals scored533

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026