Who holds the edge in the competitive Championship fixture between Hull City and Coventry City? The two teams have established a closely contested rivalry over the years, with Hull City slightly ahead in their head-to-head record. Since 2005, Hull has secured 7 victories against Coventry’s 6, with 4 matches ending in draws, demonstrating the balanced nature of this fixture.
Historical head-to-head record
The rivalry between Hull City and Coventry City spans 17 matches since 2005, showcasing an evenly matched contest. Hull City has scored 18 goals across these encounters, while Coventry has netted 17 times, This minimal difference in goal tallies further emphasizes the competitive nature of their meetings.
In terms of points earned, Hull City averages 1.1 points per game against Coventry, while Coventry manages 1.0 points per game against Hull. These statistics reflect the tight margins that typically separate the two si des when they face each other on the pitch.
Recent form and performances
Looking at the five most recent encounters between the teams, both sides show identical records of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. However, their scoring patterns differ noticeably. Coventry City has been more prolific in attack, averaging 1.4 goals per match compared to Hull’s 0.6 goals.
Defensively, Hull City has conceded an average of 1.0 goals per match in these recent fixtures, while Coventry has allowed 1.2 goals per game. This suggests that while Coventry may possess greater attacking threat, Hull has demonstrated slightly more defensive solidity in their recent meetings.
2024-2025 season encounters
The 2024-2025 season saw Hull City and Coventry City face off twice in Championship action. Their most recent meeting on April 14, 2025, at Hull’s MKM Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw. At the time, Hull City occupied 21st position in the Championship table, while Coventry sat considerably higher in 5th place.
Key players in this fixture included A. Kamara and M. Grimes representing Hull City, with M. Crooks and S. Alzate featuring for Coventry. Despite the significant gap in league positions, the match proved to be a balanced affair with both teams demonstrating comparable quality.
Scoring patterns and match characteristics
Matches between Hull City and Coventry City typically feature moderate scoring. Statistical analysis shows that 64% of their encounters have produced over 1.5 goals, while only 27% have seen more than 2.5 goals scored.
In their April 24, 2024 meeting during the 2023-2024 season, Hull City emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. This match exemplified the typically balanced nature of their contests, with possession split 45.1% for Hull and 54.9% for Coventry. Despite having less of the ball, Hull demonstrated greater efficiency in front of goal to secure the win.
The overall goal distribution across recent fixtures stands at 13 goals for Hull City and 11 for Coventry City, further highlighting the marginal differences that separate these two competitive Championship sides.