History of the Coventry City v Sheffield United fixture
Sheffield United face a trip to Coventry City at City of Coventry Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, The Blades have recorded 8 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Coventry Stadium was just last season, in January 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Coventry City | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 1 | Coventry City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Coventry City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 15 Sep | Coventry City | 3 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 04 Mar | Coventry City | 1 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 16 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Coventry City | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 11 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Coventry City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Coventry City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Sky Blues's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
The away form of Sheffield United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Blades, and 6 goals against.
Coventry City's 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Sheffield United's total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The Blades have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from City of Coventry Stadium with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Coventry City | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Sheffield United | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here