See Coventry vs Newcastle confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. Get top betting odds and tactical analysis for this Premier League showdown.
Coventry vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Monday 12 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Coventry Building Society Arena |
The starting lineups for the Premier League clash, Coventry vs Newcastle, have been confirmed.
Coventry Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Carl Rushworth, Jay Dasilva, Bobby Thomas, Milan van Ewijk, Ethan Pinnock, Matt Grimes, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Sidiki Cherif
Substitutes: Yann Gboho, Frank Onyeka, Victor Torp, Ellis Simms, Joel Latibeaudiere, Gustavo Hamer, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Stephen Mfuni, Dan Bentley
Newcastle Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Lukás Hornícek, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa, Nico González, Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Substitutes: Sean Steur, Dan Burn, Aladji Bamba, Bazoumana Touré, William Osula, Amar Dedic, Joelinton, Fabian Schär, Nick Pope
Coventry vs Newcastle Immediate Reaction
Coventry
Coventry deploy a 4-2-3-1 shape with Carl Rushworth starting in goal behind a defensive unit featuring Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Ethan Pinnock, and Jay Dasilva. Matt Grimes and Caleb Yirenkyi form the double pivot in central midfield, offering stability behind Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jack Rudoni, and Ephron Mason-Clark. Sidiki Cherif leads the attack as the lone striker, with options such as Ellis Simms and Gustavo Hamer waiting on the bench.
Newcastle
Newcastle also set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, handing Lukás Hornícek the start in goal behind a back four of Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, and Lewis Hall. Joe Willock partners Nico González in deep midfield, supporting an attacking trio made up of Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, and Harvey Barnes. Matias Fernandez-Pardo leads the forward line, while Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, and Joelinton provide experienced reinforcement among the substitutes.
Coventry vs Newcastle Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder for this fixture backs Newcastle to claim the win in an open affair where both teams to score lands. In addition, the bet combines Newcastle to score over 1.5 total away goals alongside Joe Willock to register over 1.5 shots.
Coventry vs Newcastle Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams matching up in 4-2-3-1 setups, Newcastle are favoured to take maximum points away from home against a Coventry team that has suffered defeat in four of their last five Premier League matches. The Magpies bring strong attacking pedigree into the encounter having scored two or more goals in four of their last five league fixtures, as well as winning six of their last seven meetings with Coventry in all competitions.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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