Coventry v Sunderland
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
The full-time whistle sounds at the Coventry Building Society Arena as Coventry City brush side Sunderland 3-1, heaping further pressure on Le Bris! Coventry took the lead in the 17th minute after Sakamoto curled past Roefs before Awoniyi doubled the advantage, slotting past Roefs before the half-time break. It got worse for Sunderland as Rudoni scored a third, minutes into the second half, before Le Fee pulled one back from the penalty spot after VAR adjudged Pinnock had handled O’Nien’s strike inside the box. Despite Coventry's clinical finishing, the hosts recorded an xG of just 0.71, compared to Sunderland's 1.65, highlighting the visitors' lack of cutting edge in front of goal. It's a massive result for Lampard's side, who climb out of the Premier League relegation zone, while Sunderland remain rooted to the bottom of the table. That concludes our live commentary of this entertaining contest. We hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading and take care!
FULL-TIME: COVENTRY CITY 3-1 SUNDERLAND

RED CARD! It goes from bad to worse for Sunderland as Alderete picks up a second yellow card and is sent off! The defender was already walking a tightrope after his earlier booking, and he's now been given his marching orders after bringing down Rudoni.
SAVE! Isidor gets his head to the ball and flicks an effort towards goal, but Rushworth takes no chances and tips it over the bar. That should just about be that for Sunderland.
SAVE! Rudoni tries to catch Roefs out with a clever free-kick underneath the wall, but the ball takes a deflection and heads away from goal. Despite that, the Sunderland goalkeeper isn't taking any chances and pushes it behind for a corner.

YELLOW! Alderete goes into the referee's book for a late challenge as the clock continues to tick down.
Shot Map
COV
Team Stats
0.71
Expected Goals
1.65
44%
Possession
56%
4 (33%)
Shots on Goal
2 (12%)
0
Big Chances Created
0
4
Corners Won
4
256 (76%)
Accurate Passes
355 (81%)
42
Duels Won
55
1
Saves
1
16
Fouls Committed
9





