This game is in the Championship, kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 05 October 2024.
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Coventry v Sheffield Wed Championship
Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday have faced each other a total of 45 times in competitive matches, with Coventry winning 17 times, Sheffield Wednesday winning 15 times, and 13 matches ending in draws.
Coventry City had a memorable 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the 1987 FA Cup quarterfinals, leading them to reach the semifinals of the competition for the first time in their history.
Both Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday have experienced periods of success in the English top flight, with Coventry winning the FA Cup in 1987 and Sheffield Wednesday finishing as runners-up in the First Division in the 1992-93 season.
In recent years, both Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday have had financial difficulties, with Coventry City facing administration in 2013 and Sheffield Wednesday entering into a transfer embargo for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations in 2021.
Coventry City currently play their home matches at the Coventry Building Society Arena, while Sheffield Wednesday play their home matches at Hillsborough Stadium.
Despite their recent struggles, both Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday have passionate fan bases and a history of resilience, with both clubs aiming to return to the Premier League in the near future.