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.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Coventry vs Derby?
Coventry beat Derby 3–2 (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Coventry vs Derby?
Frank Onyeka (12') for Coventry; Benjamin Brereton (38') for Derby; Jack Rudoni (68') for Coventry; Benjamin Brereton (77') (penalty) for Derby; Jack Rudoni (80') for Coventry.
›Where can I watch Coventry vs Derby highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Coventry vs Derby; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Derby?
Coventry and Derby have met 9 times — 3 wins for Coventry, 3 wins for Derby and 3 draws.