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- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 6th November, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton will look to build on their latest victory when they welcome Coventry City in an intriguing Premier League encounter. The Toffees secured a 1-0 away win against Newcastle United, giving them additional confidence ahead of Friday's fixture.
Everton vs Coventry City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Coventry City
3 : 0
Everton
Club Friendlies 3
This will be the first Premier League meeting between the sides since January 2001, when Everton recorded a 3-1 victory at Highfield Road. The teams met in a friendly match in 2024.
Everton team overview
David Moyes' side are seventh in the standings with 13 points from nine matches. Their defensive organisation has been a particularly encouraging feature, with Everton conceding just nine goals and keeping four clean sheets so far.
The Toffees have also been involved in relatively low-scoring encounters, averaging just two goals per Premier League match. Their latest victory at Newcastle ended a two-game losing streak in the league, while they had previously beaten the same opponents 3-1 in the EFL Cup.
Thierno Barry has emerged as their leading goalscorer with four league goals, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall provides another important attacking outlet.
Regarding team news, Jack Grealish remains a doubt because of fitness concerns after being unavailable for the recent cup fixture. Tyrique George was also seen limping against Newcastle and faces a potential fitness assessment. However, Moyes otherwise has no confirmed injury absentees according to the latest available reports.
Last matches of Everton
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Newcastle United
0 : 1
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
3 : 1
Newcastle United
Carabao Cup
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Arsenal
2 : 0
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
0 : 2
Chelsea
Premier League
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Hull City
2 : 2
Everton
Premier League
Everton lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jordan Pickford
Defenders
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15
Jake O'Brien
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6
James Tarkowski
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4
Jarrad Branthwaite
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16
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Midfielders
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37
James Garner
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45
Harrison Armstrong
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8
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Forwards
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34
Merlin Röhl
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19
Tyrique George
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11
Thierno Barry
Coventry team overview
Frank Lampard's team occupy 16th position with nine points but have nevertheless shown signs of improvement recently. Their 3-1 victory against Sunderland last weekend ended a two-match losing streak and provided an encouraging response following defeats against Fulham and Tottenham.
Jack Rudoni has been their standout attacking performer, scoring three league goals. However, their away record remains a concern, with just one victory from four Premier League trips and only two goals scored on the road.
Lampard has several selection concerns, with Haji Wright, Aurele Amenda, Josh Eccles and Luke Woolfenden listed as unavailable. Bobby Thomas and Frank Onyeka are also doubtful, potentially limiting Coventry's defensive and midfield options.
Last matches of Coventry City
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Coventry City
3 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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Coventry City
0 : 1
Fulham
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
3 : 1
Coventry City
Premier League
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Coventry City
4 : 1
Newcastle United
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 1
Coventry City
Premier League
Coventry City lineup
Goalkeeper
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19
Carl Rushworth
Defenders
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27
Milan van Ewijk
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12
Stephen Mfuni
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2
Ethan Pinnock
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3
Jay DaSilva
Midfielders
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29
Victor Torp
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8
Caleb Yirenkyi
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5
Jack Rudoni
Forwards
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7
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
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34
Yann Gboho
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14
Taiwo Awoniyi
Prediction
Everton have been difficult to beat at home in all competitions this season, with their only defeat coming against Chelsea (2-0). Of their four home league fixtures, three have either ended in a draw or a victory by fewer than one goal. Meanwhile, Coventry's 3-1 win over Sunderland and 4-1 victory against Newcastle underline their ability to compete at this level following their promotion to the English top flight.
Prediction: Coventry Asian Handicap (+1)
Three reasons we expect Coventry Asian Handicap (+1)
- Everton have struggled to win comfortably at home. Despite being difficult to beat at Hill Dickinson Stadium this season, three of their four home league fixtures have ended either in a draw or a victory by fewer than one goal.
- Coventry have demonstrated their attacking potential. Their 3-1 victory over Sunderland and 4-1 win against Newcastle underline their ability to compete against established Premier League opposition.
- Everton are not particularly convincing going forward. David Moyes' side have generally relied on defensive organisation rather than attacking dominance (avg. 1.0 goals scored per game).
Main prediction Everton - Coventry City
AH2 (+1)
Best Odds:
Everton vs Coventry City standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14 - 5 | +9 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 - 10 | +10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 - 7 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 - 15 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16 - 9 | +7 | 14 |
| 7 | Everton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 - 13 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 - 10 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 - 10 | +1 | 11 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 - 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 - 15 | -3 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 - 18 | -4 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry City | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 - 16 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 - 15 | -5 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 - 21 | -12 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 - 12 | -6 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 - 17 | -10 | 5 |