Match report
Coventry vs Derby — the facts
Coventry beat Derby 3–2 (half-time 1–1).
Coventry met Derby in the Championship (Regular Season - 40). Kick-off was Friday, 3 April 2026, 19:00 UTC at Coventry Building Society Arena. Referee: Tom Nield.
Team pages: Coventry · Derby · Championship
Key moments
- 12' Goal: Frank Onyeka (assist: Romain Esse) — 1–0
- 38' Goal: Benjamin Brereton (assist: Matthew Clarke) — 1–1
- 68' Goal: Jack Rudoni — 2–1
- 77' Goal (penalty): Benjamin Brereton — 2–2
- 80' Goal: Jack Rudoni (assist: Milan van Ewijk) — 3–2
Starting line-ups
Coventry (4-2-3-1)
Derby (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Coventry vs Derby 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 Derby team pages or the Championship page.