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Coventry v Sheffield Wed Championship Lineup

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.