Match report
Coventry vs Preston — the facts
Coventry beat Preston 3–0 (half-time 2–0).
Coventry met Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 37). Kick-off was Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 20:00 UTC at Coventry Building Society Arena. Referee: Lewis Smith.
Team pages: Coventry · Preston · Championship
Key moments
- 17' Goal: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto — 1–0
- 34' Goal: Brandon Thomas-Asante — 2–0
- 50' Goal (penalty): Matthew Grimes — 3–0
Starting line-ups
Coventry (4-2-3-1)
Preston (5-3-2)
About this match
On this page: the Coventry vs Preston 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 Preston team pages or the Championship page.