Match report
Coventry vs Leicester — the facts
Coventry beat Leicester 2–1 (half-time 0–1).
Coventry met Leicester in the Championship (Regular Season - 27). Kick-off was Saturday, 17 January 2026, 12:30 UTC at Coventry Building Society Arena. Referee: Lewis Smith.
Team pages: Coventry · Leicester · Championship
Key moments
- 10' Goal: Jordan James (assist: Bobby De Cordova-Reid) — 0–1
- 47' Goal: Ellis Simms (assist: Jack Rudoni) — 1–1
- 85' Goal: Haji Wright — 2–1
Starting line-ups
Coventry (4-2-3-1)
Leicester (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Coventry vs Leicester final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Coventry and Leicester team pages or the Championship page.