Coventry City 3-1 Middlesbrough final score - 16 February 2026, Championship

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Highlights

Coventry City Coventry City
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
End of game
90+2'
F. Munroe
M. Targett
90+2'
S. Hansen
R. McGree
E. Simms
H. Wright
82'
J. Markelo
T. Sakamoto
82'
81'
M. Sene
T. Conway
V. Torp
F. Onyeka
75'
M. Grimes
72'
H. Wright (3-1)
Penalty
71'
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70'
L. Ayling
J. Eccles
J. Rudoni
69'
R. Esse
E. Mason-Clark
68'
67'
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(2-1) R. McGree
59'
D. Strelec
M. Whittaker
59'
J. Sarmiento
A. Browne
H. Wright (2-0)
C. Rushworth
55'
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T. Sakamoto
48'
Half-time
F. Onyeka
27'
22'
A. Morris
H. Wright (1-0)
J. Rudoni
21'
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Kick-off

Game Statistics

Coventry City Coventry City
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
30
Possession (%)
70
7
Total shots
11
4
Shots on target
4
3
Corners
2
14
Free Kicks
18
17
Fouls
12
3
Yellow card
2
1
Offside
2
3
Shots off target
7
3
Shots blocked
2
3
Saves
1
12
Clearances
7
1
Injuries
1
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1 Coventry City
95 46 28 11 7 +52
5 Middlesbrough
80 46 22 14 10 +25

Last matches

Coventry City
Coventry City Last matches
L W W L L D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
0 :  0
Oxford United

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

QPR
2 :  1
Coventry City

26 Jan 2026 - Championship

Norwich
2 :  1
Coventry City

20 Jan 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Millwall

17 Jan 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Leicester

10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup

Stoke
1 :  0
Coventry City
W W L W W D
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
1 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
0 :  0
Oxford United

20 Jan 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Millwall

17 Jan 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Leicester

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Coventry City
0 :  2
Ipswich Town

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Coventry City
1 :  0
Swansea

13 Dec 2025 - Championship

Coventry City
1 :  0
Bristol City
D D L L L L
Wins

0/6 (0%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
83% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

QPR
2 :  1
Coventry City

26 Jan 2026 - Championship

Norwich
2 :  1
Coventry City

10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup

Stoke
1 :  0
Coventry City

4 Jan 2026 - Championship

Birmingham
3 :  2
Coventry City

1 Jan 2026 - Championship

Charlton Athletic
1 :  1
Coventry City

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Southampton
1 :  1
Coventry City
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Last matches
L W W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

9 Feb 2026 - Championship

Sheffield United
1 :  2
Middlesbrough

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough
1 :  0
Norwich

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough
4 :  0
Preston North End

21 Jan 2026 - Championship

Stoke
1 :  2
Middlesbrough

16 Jan 2026 - Championship

West Brom
2 :  3
Middlesbrough

10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup

Fulham
3 :  1
Middlesbrough
W D L W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
17% BTTS
2 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough
1 :  0
Norwich

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough
4 :  0
Preston North End

4 Jan 2026 - Championship

Middlesbrough
4 :  0
Southampton

29 Dec 2025 - Championship

Middlesbrough
0 :  1
Hull

26 Dec 2025 - Championship

Middlesbrough
0 :  0
Blackburn

13 Dec 2025 - Championship

Middlesbrough
3 :  1
QPR
L L L W W W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

9 Feb 2026 - Championship

Sheffield United
1 :  2
Middlesbrough

21 Jan 2026 - Championship

Stoke
1 :  2
Middlesbrough

16 Jan 2026 - Championship

West Brom
2 :  3
Middlesbrough

10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup

Fulham
3 :  1
Middlesbrough

1 Jan 2026 - Championship

Derby County
1 :  0
Middlesbrough

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Bristol City
2 :  0
Middlesbrough

Head to head

Coventry City

100 %

Draw

0 %

Middlesbrough

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.17
Total goals
33.33%
BTTS
2.67
Goals scored
0.5
Goals conceded
66.67%
Over 2.5
33.33%
Under 2.5

25 Nov 2025 - Championship

Middlesbrough
2 :  4
Coventry City

3 May 2025 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  0
Middlesbrough

2 Nov 2024 - Championship

Middlesbrough
0 :  3
Coventry City

1 Jan 2024 - Championship

Middlesbrough
1 :  3
Coventry City

12 Aug 2023 - Championship

Coventry City
3 :  0
Middlesbrough

17 May 2023 - Championship

Middlesbrough
0 :  1
Coventry City

Tactical Scheme

Coventry City

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

19
C. Rushworth
27
M. van Ewijk
4
B. Thomas
22
J. Latibeaudiere
3
J. DaSilva
16
F. Onyeka
6
M. Grimes
7
T. Sakamoto
5
J. Rudoni
10
E. Mason-Clark
11
H. Wright
9
T. Conway
11
M. Whittaker
8
R. McGree
7
H. Hackney
18
A. Morris
16
A. Browne
3
M. Targett
29
A. Malanda
12
L. Ayling
2
C. Brittain
31
S. Brynn

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Middlesbrough

Substitutes

Coventry City
Coventry City
Goalkeeper

B. Wilson

Defender

L. Woolfenden

L. Kitching

J. Bidwell

Midfielder

V. Torp

F. Onyeka 75'

J. Eccles

J. Rudoni 69'

R. Esse

E. Mason-Clark 68'

J. Markelo

T. Sakamoto 82'

Forward

E. Simms

H. Wright 82'

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Goalkeeper

J. Wildsmith

Defender

F. Munroe

M. Targett 90'

D. Fry

Midfielder

A. Gilbert

Forward

C. Ibeh

J. Sarmiento

A. Browne 59'

M. Sene

T. Conway 81'

D. Strelec

M. Whittaker 59'

S. Hansen

R. McGree 90'

Missing players

Coventry City
Coventry City
Goalkeeper

O. Dovin

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Defender

A. Jones

Live Commentary

90+7' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Coventry goal kick.

90+7' tir_non_cadre_1

Middlesbrough's Finley Munroe misses with an attempt on goal.

90+7'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

90+5'  

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at Ricoh Arena.

90+5'  

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90+4' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Coventry at Ricoh Arena.

90+4' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

90+3' coup_franc_1

In Coventry a free kick has been awarded the home team.

90+3'  

Throw-in for Coventry in the half of Middlesbrough.

90+2' substitution_1

Kim Hellberg is making the team's fifth substitution at Ricoh Arena with Sontje Hansen replacing Riley McGree.

90+2' substitution_1

Finley Munroe is on a sub for Matt Targett for Middlesbrough.

90+2' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Coventry in the half of Middlesbrough.

90+1'  

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Coventry territory.

89' hors_jeu_1

Middlesbrough drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

88' corner_1

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

87' coup_franc_1

Coventry awarded a free kick in their own half.

86'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

85' tir_cadre_1

Riley McGree of Middlesbrough smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

83' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Coventry.

83' sifflet_1

Thomas Bramall awards Coventry a goal kick.

83' tir_non_cadre_1

Middlesbrough attack but Riley McGree's header doesn't find the target.

82' substitution_1

Frank Lampard (Coventry) is making a fifth substitution, with Ellis Reco Simms replacing Haji Wright.

82' substitution_1

Frank Lampard (Coventry) is making a fourth substitution, with Jahnoah Markelo replacing Tatsuhiro Sakamoto.

81'  

Thomas Bramall signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Coventry's half.

81' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Tommy Conway with Mamadou Kaly Sene. This is the third substitution made today by Kim Hellberg.

81'  

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

80' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

79' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

78' tir_cadre_1

Middlesbrough's David Strelec is on target but unsuccessful.

77' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

77' corner_1

Coventry have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

75' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Coventry at Ricoh Arena.

75' substitution_1

Victor Torp is replacing Frank Onyeka for the home team.

74'  

Throw-in high up the field for Middlesbrough in Coventry.

72' carton_jaune_1

At Ricoh Arena, Matt Grimes has been yellow-carded for the home team.

72' coup_franc_1

Coventry will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Middlesbrough.

71' but_1

Haji Wright nets and Coventry extend their lead to 3-1. The goal came from the penalty spot.

70' carton_jaune_1

Luke Ayling for Middlesbrough has been booked by Thomas Bramall and receives a first yellow card.

69' substitution_1

Frank Lampard is making the team's second substitution at Ricoh Arena with Josh Eccles replacing Jack Rudoni.

68' substitution_1

Coventry make their first substitution with Romain Esse replacing Ephron Jardell Mason-Clark.

67' but_1

Goal! Riley McGree pulls one back for Middlesbrough to make it 2-1.

65' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Coventry.

65' tir_non_cadre_1

Middlesbrough are pushing forward but Hayden Hackney's finish is wide of the goal.

65'  

Middlesbrough have a dangerous throw-in.

64' tir_non_cadre_1

Middlesbrough are on the attack at Ricoh Arena, where Jeremy Sarmiento is presented with a great scoring opportunity. But the ball hits the upright!

64' sifflet_1

Thomas Bramall awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

64' tir_non_cadre_1

Coventry are coming forward and Haji Wright gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

63'  

Coventry awarded a throw-in in their own half.

61'  

Can Coventry get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

60'  

Throw-in for Middlesbrough close to the penalty box.

60' hors_jeu_1

Coventry's Haji Wright has run offside.

59'  

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

59' substitution_1

Jeremy Sarmiento is replacing Alan Browne for Middlesbrough at Ricoh Arena.

59' substitution_1

The away team replace Morgan Whittaker with David Strelec.

58' coup_franc_1

Coventry awarded a free kick in their own half.

57'  

Can Middlesbrough capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Coventry's half?

55' but_1

Great finish from Haji Wright to give Coventry a 2-0 lead. That's a fine assist from Carl Rushworth.

55' tir_cadre_1

Middlesbrough drives forward and Hayden Hackney gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

51'  

Thomas Bramall awards the home team a throw-in.

50' coup_franc_1

Free kick Middlesbrough.

50'  

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Coventry territory.

48' carton_jaune_1

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry) has received a first yellow card.

48' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Middlesbrough.

47'  

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47'  

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at Ricoh Arena.

46' sifflet_1

Coventry have a goal kick.

46' tir_non_cadre_1

In Coventry, Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) misses the target with a header.

45+4'  

Jack Rudoni has recovered and rejoins the match in Coventry.

45+4' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Coventry goal kick.

45+3' blessure_1

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Jack Rudoni for Coventry who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

45+2'  

Thomas Bramall signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Coventry's half.

45+1' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Middlesbrough in the half of Coventry.

45' sifflet_1

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

43' sifflet_1

Thomas Bramall awards Coventry a goal kick.

43' tir_non_cadre_1

In Coventry Middlesbrough attack through Callum Brittain. The finish is off target, however.

42' tir_cadre_1

Coventry pushes forward through Ephron Jardell Mason-Clark, whose finish on goal is saved.

42' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

41'  

Throw-in for Coventry in their own half.

41'  

Coventry needs to be cautious. Middlesbrough have an attacking throw-in.

40' corner_1

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

39'  

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Coventry's half?

39'  

Thomas Bramall awards the away team a throw-in.

38'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

37' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Coventry in their own half.

36' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

36' corner_1

Coventry have been awarded a corner by Thomas Bramall.

35' coup_franc_1

Coventry are in shooting range from this free kick.

34' coup_franc_1

In Coventry a free kick has been awarded the home team.

33' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

31' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Coventry.

31' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Middlesbrough at Ricoh Arena.

30' hors_jeu_1

Middlesbrough advance rapidly upfield but Thomas Bramall blows for offside.

30' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Coventry.

30' tir_non_cadre_1

Coventry's Ephron Jardell Mason-Clark breaks free at Ricoh Arena. But the strike goes wide of the post.

28' coup_franc_1

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

28' coup_franc_1

In Coventry a free kick has been awarded the away team.

27' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

27' carton_jaune_1

Frank Onyeka is booked for the home team.

27' coup_franc_1

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

25' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

24' coup_franc_1

Thomas Bramall signals a free kick to Coventry in their own half.

24'  

Thomas Bramall signals a throw-in for Middlesbrough, close to Coventry's area.

22' carton_jaune_1

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

22' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Coventry in the half of Middlesbrough.

22'  

Tommy Conway returns to the field for Middlesbrough after picking up a slight injury.

21' but_1

Goal! Coventry have got their heads in front thanks to a Haji Wright strike. Great play from Jack Rudoni to set up the goal.

19' blessure_1

Play has been interrupted briefly in Coventry to check on Tommy Conway, who is grimacing with pain.

19'  

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

18'  

Throw-in for Coventry in the half of Middlesbrough.

18'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

18' corner_1

Corner awarded to Coventry.

17' sifflet_1

Coventry have a goal kick.

15'  

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Coventry territory.

15' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

14' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Coventry at Ricoh Arena.

13' coup_franc_1

Free kick Middlesbrough.

13'  

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Coventry's half?

11' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Coventry in their own half.

10' sifflet_1

Coventry have a goal kick.

10' coup_franc_1

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

8'  

Thomas Bramall signals a Coventry throw-in in Middlesbrough's half.

8' coup_franc_1

Free kick in a good position for Coventry!

7'  

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

5' sifflet_1

Thomas Bramall awards Coventry a goal kick.

5' tir_non_cadre_1

Middlesbrough's Morgan Whittaker gets his shot away but it misses the target.

2' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Coventry.

2' tir_non_cadre_1

Agony for Coventry as Haji Wright 's header comes back off the post and is cleared.

1'  

Throw-in for Coventry in the half of Middlesbrough.

 

If Haji Amir Wright receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 5 yellow cards so far this season.

 

If Hayden Rhys Hackney scores against Coventry City it will be his 5th goal for Middlesbrough FC this season.

 

A year ago, Middlesbrough FC were number 6 in the table with 47 points. Now they are number 1 with 61 points.

 

Middlesbrough FC have a winning streak of 3 matches away from home.

 

Coventry City scores 1.85 goals when playing at home and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.31 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Both teams didn't concede on their last match.

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Coventry City and Middlesbrough FC is 1.6.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Coventry City and Middlesbrough FC is 3.6.

 

Coventry City scores 3 goals in a match against Middlesbrough FC and Middlesbrough FC scores 0.6 goals against Coventry City (on average).

 

Middlesbrough FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Championship games against Coventry City.

 

Coventry City have lost just 0 of their last 5 Championship games against Middlesbrough FC.

 

In the last 5 meetings Coventry City won 5, Middlesbrough FC won 0, 0 draws.

 

Coventry City have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Middlesbrough FC (in all competitions).

 

Middlesbrough FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Coventry City's.

 

In Championship, Middlesbrough FC has better performance than Coventry City.

 

When Middlesbrough FC is down 1-0 away, they win 7% of their matches.

 

When Coventry City is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

 

When Middlesbrough FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 64% of their matches.

 

When Coventry City leads 1-0 at home, they win in 82% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Coventry City won by 2 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Coventry City.

 

Coventry City wins 39% of halftimes, Middlesbrough FC wins 36%.

 

Coventry City wins 1st half in 39% of their matches, Middlesbrough FC in 36% of their matches.

 

Middlesbrough FC have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

 

A year ago, Coventry City were number 13 in the table with 41 points. Now they are number 2 with 59 points.

 

Milan van Ewijk has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Coventry City. Luke David Ayling has collected 6 for Middlesbrough FC.

 

Milan van Ewijk has assisted the most goals for Coventry City with 7. Morgan Reece Whittaker is Middlesbrough FC's biggest assister (5).

 

Coventry City's home record this season: 11-3-1.

 

Middlesbrough FC haven't scored in 4 of their 16 away matches in Championship this season.

 

Coventry City haven't scored in 3 of their 15 home matches in Championship this season.

 

When playing at home, Coventry City have not lost to Middlesbrough FC in their last 5 encounters.

 

Middlesbrough FC haven't won any of their last 6 games against Coventry City.

 

Middlesbrough FC have a winning streak of 5 matches.

 

Did you know that Middlesbrough FC scores 29% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

 

Did you know that Coventry City scores 21% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

 

Middlesbrough FC have a winning streak of 6 matches in Championship.

 

Last season Coventry City won both games against Middlesbrough FC (2-0 at home and 3-0 away).

 

Middlesbrough FC's last away win against Coventry City was in 2021.

 

During the last 32 meetings, Coventry City have won 12 times, there have been 8 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 12 times. The goal difference is 40-38 in favour of Coventry City.

 

During the last 15 meetings with Coventry City playing at home, Coventry City have won 8 times, there have been 4 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 3 times. The goal difference is 23-12 in favour of Coventry City.

 

The most common result of matches between Coventry City and Middlesbrough FC is 1-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Coventry City - Middlesbrough

The Coventry City - Middlesbrough match (Football - Championship) at 16/02/2026 15:00 is complete.

The Coventry City - Middlesbrough match result is as follows: 3-1.

Now that this Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.