The Sky Bet EFL Championship is almost drawing to an end. All 24 teams have played around 42 matches out of 46, with Leeds United leading the standings with 88 points.
Coventry City is in the 6th position with 18 wins and 62 points, while West Bromwich Albion is 7th with 14 wins and 60 points.
Coventry will host West Bromwich on Friday, 18th April at the Coventry Stadium. The match kicks off at 3:00 pm UK time.
Teams ranking third to sixth have a chance to enter promotion playoffs for an opportunity to advance to the Premier League. Both Coventry and West Bromwich have the possibility of making it to the playoffs. So, both teams will be looking to win Friday’s match to grab as many points as possible.
Who will dominate this fixture? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Championship – Coventry City vs West Bromwich Albion match.
Where to Watch the EFL Championship Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Friday, 18th April 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM UK time
- Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The two teams last met on 12th December at the Hawthorns stadium. The host, West Bromwich Albion, managed to secure a 2–0 victory in the game. The Baggies, as the West Bromwich team is popularly known, struck the first goal at the 11th minute followed by a second goal at the 74th minute. Coventry couldn’t apply pressure and lost the match without scoring any goal.
Coventry and West Brom only have a two-point difference in the standings. So, Friday’s match is going to promise plenty of action!
Head to Head Record
In recent years, the two teams have faced each other 10 times. Bromwich has won six times, while Coventry City has won just a single game. The remaining three matches ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- West Bromwich Albion 2–0 Coventry City (12 December 2024)
- West Bromwich Albion 2–1 Coventry City (2 March 2024)
- Coventry City 0–2 West Bromwich Albion (31 October 2023)
- West Bromwich Albion 1–0 Coventry City (4 February 2023)
- Coventry City 1–0 West Bromwich Albion (22 December 2022)
- West Bromwich Albion 0–0 Coventry City (23 April 2022)
- Coventry City 1–2 West Bromwich Albion (4 December 2021)
- West Bromwich Albion 0–0 Coventry City (28 July 2018, International Champions Cup)
- Coventry City 1–1 West Bromwich Albion (31 July 2010, International Champions Cup)
- West Bromwich Albion 1–0 Coventry City (25 March 2010)
While West Bromwich has dominated this fixture, currently Coventry City leads in the standings, so both teams are evenly matched.
Coventry City: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Frank Lampard, who earlier managed Chelsea and Everton, joined Coventry City in the 2024/25 season. Under his guidance, the team had a remarkable turnaround. It was lingering in the 17th position at the start of the season but managed to climb to the 6th place with a record of 18 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.
Key players for the team include strikers Haji Wright (11 goals, 1 assist), Ellis Simms (6 goals, 2 assists), and Ephron Mason-Clark (5 goals, 5 assists). Goalkeepers Oliver Dovin and Brad Collins have together kept 11 clean sheets for Coventry.
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 1 title
- League One: 1 title
- EFL: 1 title
- Championship: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Oliver Dovin, Brad Collins, Ben Wilson
- Defenders: Bobby Craig Thomas (5 goals), Milan Van Ewijk (2 goals, 2 assists), Joel Latibeaudiere, Jake Bidwell (1 goal, 1 assist), Liam Kitching (1 assist), Jay Dasilva (1 assist), Luis Binks (1 assist), Jack Stephen Burroughs, Harvey Broad, Callum Perry, Greg Sandiford
- Midfielders: Matt Grimes (1 assist), Jack Rudoni (6 goals, 11 assists), Josh Eccles (goals, 3 assists), Victor Torp (6 goals, 4 assists), Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (4 goals, 5 assists), Ben Sheaf (2 assists), Jamie Allen, Jamie Paterson (1 goal), Ryan Howley
- Strikers: Haji Wright (11 goals, 1 assist), Ellis Simms (6 goals, 2 assists), Ephron Mason-Clark (5 goals, 5 assists), Brandon Thomas-Asante (4 goals, 2 assists), Norman Bassette (2 goals), Raphael Borges Rodrigues
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Left midfielder Jamie Paterson signed as a free agent
- Defensive midfielder Matthew Grimes transferred from Swansea City
Players Out
- Forward Aidan Dausch, loaned to St. Albans City
- Forward Fábio Tavares, loaned to Burton Albion
Injuries Update
- Victor Torp: Sprained ankle, ruled out till early May 2025
- Josh Eccles: Calf injury, ruled out till late April 2025
- Oliver Dovin: Cruciate ligament injury; ruled out till December 2025
- B. Thomas-Asante: Groin injury; ruled out till late April 2025
West Bromwich Albion: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
West Bromwich Albion changed their manager this season. Their previous manager, Carlos Corberán, left the club in December 2024 to manage the La Liga side Valencia. New manager Tony Mowbray took over in January 2025.
They currently have 60 points in 42 matches. Striker Josh Maja leads the team with 12 goals, while midfielder Alex Mowatt and striker Karlan Grant have netted 7 goals each. Defender Tom Fellows has contributed with 13 assists.
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 5 titles
- Premier League: 1 title
- EFL Cup: 1 title
- Community Shield: 2 titles
- EFL Championship: 3 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Joe Wildsmith, Josh Griffiths
- Defenders: Torbjørn Heggem (1 goal, 2 assists), Darnell Furlong (1 goal, 2 assists), Kyle Bartley, Semi Ajayi, Tom Fellows (2 goals, 13 assists), Mason Holgate (1 goal, 1 assist), Gianluca Frabotta, Deago Nelson, Reece Hall, Mo Diomande, Jamal Mohammed, Mich’el Parker
- Midfielders: Isaac Price (1 goal, 1 assist), Alex Mowatt (7 goals, 2 assists), Jayson Molumby (4 goals, 1 assist), Callum Styles (1 goal), John Swift (3 goals, 1 assist), Oumar Diakité, Harry Whitwell, Fenton Heard, Oliver Bostock
- Strikers: Adam Armstrong (2 goals), Karlan Grant (7 goals, 2 assists), Josh Maja (12 goals, 2 assists), Michael Johnston (3 goals, 5 assists), Grady Diangana (4 goals, 2 assists), Jed Wallace (1 goal, 1 assist), Devante Cole, Tammer Bany (1 assist), Daryl Dike, Will Lankshear
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Forward Adam Armstrong, on loan from Southampton
- Forward Tammer Bany transferred from Randers
- Forward Will Lankshear transferred on loan from Tottenham Hotspur U21
- Midfielder Isaac Price transferred from Standard de Liège
Players Out
- Goalkeeper Ted Cann, on loan to Forest Green Rovers
- Goalkeeper Alex Palmer transferred to Ipswich Town
Injuries Update
- Semi Ajayi: Hamstring injury; ruled out till late April 2025
- J. Wallace: Calf injury, ruled out till late April 2025
- Josh Maja: Calf injury, ruled out till late April 2025
EFL Championship Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Coventry City | Stats | West Bromwich Albion |
| 6 | League position | 7 |
| 18 | League stage matches won | 14 |
| 8 | Drawn | 18 |
| 15 | Lost | 10 |
| 62 | Total points | 60 |
| 58 | Goals scored | 51 |
| 53 | Goals conceded | 39 |
| 5 | Goal difference | 12 |
| 54.6% | Ball possession % | 53.9% |
| 81.2% | Passing accuracy % | 83.5% |
| 100 (2.4 avg per match) | Saves | 104 (2.5 avg per match) |
| 11 | Clean sheets | 13 |
Coventry City: Home and Away Form in the EFL Championship
Home Matches:
- Won against Portsmouth 1–0 (10 April 2025)
- Lost to Burnley 1–2 (5 April 2025)
- Won against Sunderland 3–0 (15 March 2025)
- Won against Stoke City 3–2 (8 March 2025)
- Won against Preston North End 2–1 (22 February 2025)
Away Matches:
- Lost to Sheffield United 1–3 (29 March 2025)
- Lost to Derby County 0–2 (12 March 2025)
- Won against Oxford United 3–2 (1 March 2025)
- Won against Sheffield Wednesday 2–1 (15 February 2025)
- Won against Swansea City 2–0 (1 February 2025)
West Bromwich Albion: Home and Away Record in the EFL Championship
Home Matches:
- Won against Watford 2–1 (12 April 2025)
- Lost to Sunderland 0–1 (5 April 2025)
- Draw with Hull City 1–1 (15 March 2025)
- Won against Queens Park Rangers 1–0 (8 March 2025)
- Won against Oxford United 2–0 (22 February 2025)
Away Matches:
- Lost to Bristol City 1–2 (9 April 2025)
- Lost to Norwich City 0–1 (29 March 2025)
- Draw with Burnley 1–1 (12 March 2025)
- Draw with Leeds United 1–1 (1 March 2025)
- Draw with Millwall 1–1 (15 February 2025)
Coventry City vs West Bromwich Albion: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Coventry City (1) | x | West Bromwich Albion (2) |
| 11/9 | 5/2 | 2/1 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 20/27 | 20/21 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 10/11 | 4/5 |
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