Coventry City vs Derby County – Predicted lineup and team news
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Coventry City host Derby County tonight, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table.
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The Sky Blues have moved nine points clear of the chasing pack under Frank Lampard. A clinical win over Swansea last time out demonstrated their ruthless nature. Coventry have already beaten Derby 5-3 this season and will look for a historic double tonight.
Coventry City team news
Frank Lampard manages a squad facing some fatigue issues following the international break. Joel Latibeaudiere and Jay Dasilva both played extensive minutes for their countries on Tuesday. Consequently, Luke Woolfenden and Jake Bidwell are poised to reclaim their spots in the starting eleven.
Jack Rudoni and Haji Wright have returned to training and should feature in the matchday squad. In attack, Ellis Simms remains the primary threat for a team that has scored 81 league goals.
Carl Rushworth will start in goal behind a defence featuring Milan van Ewijk and Bobby Thomas. In midfield, Frank Onyeka and Matt Grimes will provide the anchor for the creative unit.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Ephron Mason-Clark are expected to provide the width to unlock a disciplined Derby defence. Coventry possess the best home record in the Championship and will rely on that dominance to secure another victory.
Coventry City predicted lineup
Coventry City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Woolfenden, Bidwell; Onyeka, Grimes; Sakamoto, Eccles, Mason-Clark; Simms
When will the match kick off?
Friday, 3 April 2026, at 20:00 BST.
How to watch Coventry vs Derby?
The match is available live in the UK on Sky Sports Plus.
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