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Premier League · 2026/27 · MW 1Friday, 21 August 2026 · 21:00 UK
ArsenalHomeCoach: Mikel Arteta
3 – 0
HT 2–0
Full time
Coventry CityAwayCoach: Frank Lampard
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London (60,338)Referee: Thomas BramallWeather: Clear sky, 18°C, 18km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
ArsenalStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
29Havertz
7Saka8Odegaard17Tzolis
41Rice49Lewis-Skelly
3Mosquera4White6Gabriel33Calafiori
1Raya
Bench
5. P. Hincapie10. E. Eze13. K. Arrizabalaga14. V. Gyökeres20. N. Madueke22. E. Nwaneri23. M. Merino36. M. Zubimendi56. M. Dowman
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Coventry CityStarting XI · 4-1-4-1
19Rushworth
3Dasilva4Thomas24Amenda27Ewijk
6Grimes
8Yirenkyi16Onyeka18Tchaouna23Thomas-Asante
9Simms
Bench
5. J. Rudoni7. T. Sakamoto13. B. Wilson14. T. Awoniyi15. L. Kitching22. J. Latibeaudiere28. J. Eccles29. V. Torp38. G. Hamer
Coach: Frank Lampard

Match events

  1. 15'⚽GoalK. Havertzassist: R. Calafiori
  2. 23'⚽GoalB. Saka
  3. 27'🟨YellowCaleb Yirenkyi
  4. 34'🟨YellowGabriel Magalhães
  5. 49'⚽GoalM. Odegaardassist: B. White
  6. 62'↔SubstitutionOff V. Torp ↔ On C. Yirenkyi
  7. 68'↔SubstitutionOff M. Zubimendi ↔ On D. Rice
  8. 68'↔SubstitutionOff N. Madueke ↔ On B. Saka
  9. 70'↔SubstitutionOff J. Rudoni ↔ On B. Thomas-Asante
  10. 70'↔SubstitutionOff T. Awoniyi ↔ On E. Simms
  11. 76'↔SubstitutionOff M. Merino ↔ On M. Odegaard
  12. 76'↔SubstitutionOff E. Eze ↔ On C. Tzolis
  13. 81'↔SubstitutionOff P. Hincapie ↔ On R. Calafiori
  14. 82'↔SubstitutionOff G. Hamer ↔ On L. Tchaouna

Match statistics

Arsenal
Stat
Coventry City
  • 65%Possession35%
  • 20Shots4
  • 6Shots on target1
  • 6Shots off target2
  • 8Shots blocked1
  • 10Shots inside box1
  • 10Shots outside box3
  • 613Total passes337
  • 561Passes accurate265
  • 92%Pass accuracy79%
  • 1.80Expected goals (xG)0.28
  • 10Fouls13
  • 8Corners2
  • 5Offsides0
  • 1Yellow cards1
  • —Red cards—
  • 1Saves2
  • -0.38goals_prevented-0.38

Arsenal — last 5

  1. L30 May@PSG4–5
  2. W24 May@Crystal Palace2–1
  3. W18 MayvsBurnley1–0
  4. W10 May@West Ham1–0
  5. W5 MayvsAtleti1–0

Coventry City — last 5

  1. W2 May@Watford4–0
  2. W26 AprvsWrexham3–1
  3. W21 AprvsPortsmouth5–1
  4. D17 Apr@Blackburn1–1
  5. D11 AprvsSheffield Wed0–0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
1
Meetings
1
Arsenal wins
0
Draws
0
Coventry City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Arsenal v Coventry City?
Arsenal 3–0 Coventry City, played 21 August 2026 in the Premier League 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Arsenal led 2–0 at the break.
Where is Arsenal v Coventry City played?
Emirates Stadium, London — Arsenal's home ground.