Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday Match Report & Stats: 1-1 (4-3 on Penalties) – Sky Blues Edge Through in FA Cup Shootout
January 11, 2025 at 9:10 pm GMT+0
| Competition | FA Cup 3rd Round |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 January 2025 |
| Teams | Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday |
| Final Score | Coventry 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Coventry win 4-3 on penalties) |
Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday Match Report
Coventry triumphed over Sheffield Wednesday in a dramatic FA Cup third-round clash, winning 4-3 on penalties after the teams were locked at 1-1 following 120 minutes of football. Josh Windass's tactical impact for the Owls and Anthony Musaba's last-gasp equaliser showcased Sheffield Wednesday's resilience, but the Sky Blues held their nerve in the shootout.
The match began brightly for Coventry, who took a lead through Liam Kitching in the 26th minute. Despite an intense second-half push by Wednesday, their equaliser came late in stoppage time through Musaba. In the penalty shootout, Coventry prevailed as Wednesday’s Kobacki missed the decisive spot-kick.
Key Moments
First Half
- 26' Goal (1-0, Kitching L.): Kitching finished clinically following a pinpoint pass from Bobby Thomas, giving Coventry an early advantage.
- Coventry maintained defensive discipline, limiting Sheffield Wednesday's chances.
Second Half
- 67' Substitution: Barry Bannan entered for Wednesday, injecting creativity into their midfield.
- 90+3' Goal (1-1, Musaba A.): Anthony Musaba smashed home the equaliser after an assist from Windass, sending the game into extra time.
Penalty Shootout
- Coventry: Rudoni, Torp, Eccles, and Bassette converted their penalties.
- Sheffield Wednesday: Windass, Bannan, and Charles scored, but misses from Lowe and Kobacki proved costly.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Coventry | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goal Attempts | 11 | 7 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 6 |
| Fouls | 16 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
Lineups
Coventry (3-5-2)
- GK: Dovin
- Defenders: Thomas, Kitching, Binks
- Midfielders: Van Ewijk, Allen (C), Rudoni, Torp, Dasilva
- Forwards: Thomas-Asante, Simms
Substitutes: Bassette, Bidwell, Borges Rodrigues, Eccles, Sakamoto
Sheffield Wednesday (4-3-3)
- GK: Charles (C)
- Defenders: Valery, Otegbayo, Bernard, Lowe
- Midfielders: Chalobah, Charles, Ingelsson
- Forwards: Musaba, Ugbo, Gassama
Substitutes: Bannan, Windass, Kobacki, Ihiekwe, Lowe
Pre-Match Predictions
- "Sheffield Wednesday to Win" – ❌
- Incorrect. While Wednesday showed flashes of their quality, Coventry's composure in the shootout sent them through.
- "Coventry's Recent Form a Concern" – ✅
- Though their form was patchy, Coventry managed to grind out a result, albeit unconvincingly.
- "Wednesday's Attacking Shape to Shine" – ✅
- Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking shape was evident, especially with the late equaliser from Musaba after structured build-up play.
Coventry progress to the next round, while Sheffield Wednesday will rue their missed opportunities, particularly in the shootout. The Sky Blues were favourites to win this match, according to top UK betting sites.
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