Coventry City Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Matt Grimes - Delivers seven crosses Grimes recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Hull City.

Impact Grimes was heavily involved in Coventry's creative play, taking four corners and delivering a team-high seven crosses while also attempting one shot. Only one of his crosses was accurate, but his set-piece responsibilities give him a consistent route to creating opportunities. His passing range and ability to dictate possession from deeper areas should keep him central to Coventry's attacking structure throughout the campaign.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Makes four clearances Amenda generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hull City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.

Impact Amenda completed all 90 minutes and contributed four clearances, while also attempting one shot. The center-back helped Coventry keep Hull City scoreless until the 82nd minute and should continue to see plenty of defensive involvement following the club's promotion. His physicality and ability to defend in space could be particularly important against stronger Premier League attacks.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Generates four shots Awoniyi had four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Hull City.

Impact Awoniyi was Coventry's biggest attacking threat, producing a team-high four shots with two on target, including a close-range effort that forced a strong save from Konstatinos Tzolakis. He remains without a goal through the opening two matches, but his ability to consistently find shooting positions is encouraging. Awoniyi's physical presence and movement inside the penalty area should make him the focal point of Coventry's attack throughout the season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Rushworth - Beaten by late winner Rushworth made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Hull City.

Impact Rushworth made his only save against Nobel Mendy's long-range effort shortly after halftime before being beaten by Liam Millar in the 82nd minute. The goalkeeper has conceded four goals without a clean sheet through his first two Premier League appearances. Rushworth should continue to have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate his shot-stopping ability following Coventry's promotion, with Manchester City providing a particularly demanding test next.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

How Mikel Arteta Ranks Among Premier League Legends Ahead of Milestone Fixture Arsenal’s manager secured his 150th Premier League victory by beating Coventry City last time out.

AUGUST 29 • SI.COM

Newcastle upend Spurs; Hull City stun Coventry City | Premier League Update

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Coventry City 0-1 Hull City: Millar's late winner keeps visitors perfect Hull City have two victories from as many Premier League games after Liam Millar's 82nd-minute winner on the road at Coventry City.

AUGUST 29 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Coventry City v. Hull City | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 8/29/2026

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Liam Millar stuns Coventry City to give Hull City 1-0 lead | Premier League

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Frank Onyeka - Not available Saturday Onyeka (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's clash against Hull City, the club posted.

Impact Onyeka made his Premier League debut for Coventry City in the recent loss to Arsenal, contributing one tackle and three interceptions in a difficult outing against a strong Arsenal attack. His absence for this match is a setback to monitor, and further clarity on the reason should emerge as Coventry continues settling into life in the top flight. Jack Rudoni will get a larger role in the midfield while he is out.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Coventry City vs Hull City Prediction and Betting Tips | August 29th 2026 Coventry City and Hull City face off at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday in the second round of fixtures of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.

AUGUST 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kaine Kesler - Sidelined with hamstring injury Kesler-Hayden is sidelined for the time being due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Frank Lampard. "It's a hamstring with Kaine... so yeah, that'll be weeks."

Impact Lampard didn't provide a timeline for Kaine's return, but the best-case scenario would be a return at some point before the September international break. Not having Kesler-Hayden trims the team's depth on defense, but he's not expected to be a steady contributor when everyone is fit, so his impact in fantasy would be minor.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Woolfenden - Sidelined with knee injury Woolfenden is expected to be sidelined for a few more weeks while dealing with a knee injury, according to manager Frank Lampard. "[It's] a small issue with Woolfy's knee that's be...

Impact Woolfenden has been bothered by the injury since preseason, and it seems a return just before the September international break might be the best possible outcome for Woolfenden if he doesn't leave the club before the end of the transfer window. The center-back is expected to be a depth option at the back for the Sky Blues, however, so his absence shouldn't be a big issue in fantasy.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lampard confident Coventry are in strong position after EFL Cup win Coventry City won in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, and Frank Lampard is hoping they can get another when they face fellow promoted side Hull City.

AUGUST 26 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ethan Pinnock - Signs with Coventry City Pinnock has joined Coventry City from Brentford on a three-year contract, the club announced.

Impact Pinnock's exit from Brentford comes after seven seasons and 216 appearances that included a key role in the club's 2020-21 promotion to the Premier League, but his playing time dropped off sharply in recent seasons, with just eight appearances (four in the league) last term as he fell behind Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and Kristoffer Ajer in the pecking order. At Coventry, he's set to compete with Bobby Thomas and Aurele Amenda for a starting center-back spot as the newly promoted Sky Blues look to add experience and leadership to their backline.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Rudoni - Finds back of net Tuesday Rudoni scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Plymouth in the EFL Cup.

Impact Rudoni took advantage of a set-up from Taiwo Awoniyi to give Coventry a commanding 2-0 lead just five minutes into the game. The midfielder was on the bench for the EPL opener against Arsenal last Friday, and this performance could boost his chances of starting in the upcoming league match against Hull City on Saturday.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ephron Mason-Clark - Comes off bench, scores Tuesday Mason-Clark (hamstring) came off the bench and scored a goal in Coventry's 4-2 win over Plymouth in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

Impact Mason-Clark missed the season opener against Arsenal last Friday, but he came off the bench in this cup tie and only needed five minutes to score a goal. Expect Mason-Clark to hold a rotational role in Coventry's attack, with his next chance to play being the EPL match against Hull City on Saturday.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Scores, assists in EFL Cup Awoniyi scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Plymouth in the EFL Cup.

Impact Awoniyi didn't waste time making his presence felt, breaking the deadlock in the third minute to give Coventry the lead and later assisting Jack Rudoni two minutes later to double the team's advantage. Awoniyi was one of the latest signings Coventry made for the new season, and this performance should strengthen his claim for regular minutes at the EPL level.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis Reco Simms - Shutdown in loss Simms generated one clearance in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Simms made one clearance and failed to record any stats going forward during Friday's loss. This was always likely to be the case in such a brutally difficult opener, so can only move on and try to bounce-back against Hull City next time out.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Aurele Amenda - Six clearances Friday Amenda registered six clearances in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact Amenda was brought in to try and reinforce the backline, and he did just that, though not well enough to earn anything against Arsenal. He made six clearances during the one-sided rout and looked imposing in the defense. He's likely going to have plenty to do throughout the season as Coventry should be outplayed in most matches.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Struggles in midfield Onyeka had one tackle (one won) and three interceptions in Friday's 3-0 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Onyeka made his debut with Coventry City in the top flight and really struggled to get on the ball throughout the match. It was always going to be a tough match but he just couldn't do anything to slow down the Arsenal attackers and midfield. Onyeka should be more of a difference-maker in the coming weeks as Coventry try to settle in the top flight.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Van Ewijk - One tackle Friday van Ewijk had one tackle (zero won), three clearances and one interception in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact van Ewijk made a single tackles and three clearances as he tried anything to get a touch of the ball in a match that Arsenal controlled throughout. The defender was unable to get on the ball as Arsenal simply dominated the match from start-to-finish. van Ewijk should find some other matches more manageable than taking on the reigning champions.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas-Asante - Single cross in loss Thomas-Asante registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Friday's 3-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Thomas-Asante had a single cross and did nothing else going forward throughout Friday's loss. That's an awful return for the forward, who just couldn't get anything going against Arsenal. He struggled to even touch the ball throughout the match, failing to really accomplish anything in a total mismatch.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jay DaSilva - Busy defensively Dasilva recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and five clearances in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact Dasilva had everything to do defensively to try and shut down Arsenal in the opening match of the Premier League. He wasn't able to do so but he did make five clearances. With Coventry unlikely control many matches there should be plenty of work for Dasilva to do behind the ball this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Grimes - Three crosses Friday Grimes had three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Grimes took three crosses during Friday's loss, but perhaps more importantly had a role on set-pieces, taking a pair of corners. Against the reigning champions that didn't mean much, but against teams that are more open, Grimes could have some upside with that role on set-pieces.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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