Plymouth 2-4 Coventry
Updated
Coventry won: Plymouth 2-4 Coventry in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at Home Park, Plymouth. Plymouth goals: Oliver Irow 21', Xavier Amaechi 54'. Coventry goals: Taiwo Awoniyi 3', Jack Rudoni 5', Ephron Mason-Clark 67', Victor Torp 78' (pen). Expected goals: 1.45-3.06. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Victor Torp (8.8).
Match report
Coventry beat Plymouth 4-2
Coventry saw off Plymouth 4-2 away from home at Home Park on Tuesday 25 August in EFL Cup.
Taiwo Awoniyi put Coventry ahead on 3' (0-1), Jack Rudoni made it 0-2 on 5', Oliver Irow pulled one back for Plymouth on 21' (1-2), Xavier Amaechi levelled for Plymouth on 54' (2-2), Ephron Mason-Clark restored Coventry's lead on 67' (2-3) and Victor Torp made it 2-4 from the penalty spot on 78'.
Plymouth had 34% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.45-3.06. Coventry were the better side on chances, too.
Victor Torp (Coventry City) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 14,210. Referee: Elliott Swallow.
Match stats
| Plymouth | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 | 3.06 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 24 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 181 (67%) | 440 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
Plymouth (4-2-3-1): James Storer, Joe Mwaro, Wes Harding, Mathias Ross, Matthew Sorinola, Harvey White, Tyreeq Bakinson, Caleb Watts, Bradley Ibrahim, Oliver Irow, Will Evans
Coventry (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bentley, Joel Latibeaudiere, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell, Victor Torp, Caleb Yirenkyi, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Gustavo Hamer, Taiwo Awoniyi
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry)
- 5' · Goal · Jack Rudoni (Coventry)
- 12' · Yellow card · Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry)
- 21' · Goal · Oliver Irow (Plymouth)
- 46' · Substitution · Xavier Amaechi for Caleb Watts (Plymouth)
- 46' · Substitution · Aurèle Amenda for Bobby Thomas (Coventry)
- 54' · Goal · Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth)
- 59' · Substitution · Tegan Finn for Oliver Irow (Plymouth)
- 59' · Substitution · Caleb Roberts for Harvey White (Plymouth)
- 59' · Substitution · Aribim Pepple for Will Evans (Plymouth)
- 62' · Substitution · Ephron Mason-Clark for Jack Rudoni (Coventry)
- 62' · Yellow card · Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth)
- 67' · Goal · Ephron Mason-Clark (Coventry)
- 70' · Substitution · Josh Eccles for Caleb Yirenkyi (Coventry)
- 70' · Substitution · Brandon Thomas-Asante for Gustavo Hamer (Coventry)
- 70' · Substitution · Sidiki Cherif for Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry)
- 74' · Substitution · Joe Edwards for Tyreeq Bakinson (Plymouth)
- 78' · Goal · Victor Torp (Coventry)
- 85' · Yellow card · Josh Eccles (Coventry)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2004: Plymouth 8, draws 3, Coventry 7.
Questions
Who won Plymouth vs Coventry?
Coventry won, 2-4 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 25 Aug 2026.
When and where is Plymouth vs Coventry?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at Home Park, Plymouth, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Coventry?
In 18 league meetings since 2004: Plymouth 8 wins, 3 draws, Coventry 7 wins (goals 25-24).