Coventry City vs Newcastle United Highlights - October 12, 2026

Coventry City beat Newcastle United 4-1 in Premier League on October 12, 2026. The match was played at Coventry Building Society Arena.

Jack Rudoni (6'), Sidiki Cherif (48'), Ellis Simms (81'), Stephen Mfuni (86') scored for Coventry City.

Sven Botman (70') scored for Newcastle United.

At kick-off Coventry City stood in position 19 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

Newcastle United went into the game in position 11, on 8 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Newcastle United 3 games without defeat.

Jack Rudoni scored from the spot for Coventry City on 6 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Harvey Barnes on 10 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Harvey Barnes’s effort (13'). Joe Willock saw a shot blocked (23').

Moments later, Harvey Barnes could not find the target for Newcastle United (23'). Sidiki Cherif tested the goalkeeper for Coventry City (29').

After the break, Sidiki Cherif put one away for Coventry City (48'). Joe Willock sent an effort off target for Newcastle United (50').

Soon after, Yoane Wissa forced a save for Newcastle United on 53 minutes. A block denied Sidiki Cherif on 55 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Joe Willock shot wide for Newcastle United on 59 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Bazoumana Touré’s effort (61').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Milan van Ewijk of Coventry City on 66 minutes.

Sven Botman scored for Newcastle United on 70 minutes after a pass from Nico González.

Soon after, Lewis Hall tested the goalkeeper for Newcastle United (72'). Brandon Thomas-Asante picked out Ellis Simms, who scored for Coventry City (81').

Shortly afterwards, Joelinton was booked for Newcastle United (81'). Stephen Mfuni forced a save for Coventry City on 85 minutes.

Moments later, Stephen Mfuni scored for Coventry City on 86 minutes after a pass from Jay Da Silva.

Substitutions: Coventry City 5, Newcastle United 5.

Newcastle United controlled 66.7% of possession. Coventry City had 9 shots with 6 on target, while Newcastle United had 19 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Coventry City 4, Newcastle United 2. Corners: Coventry City 2, Newcastle United 6.

Newcastle United completed the most passes, 527 in total at 85.6% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.