Stoke City vs Coventry Head to Head: Will the Championship League Leaders Triumph over the Potters Again?

The Third Round of the FA Cup has some exciting encounters coming up, as the small teams will also take the field to prove a point and possibly cause a few upsets on the road. One such game, where both teams possess the quality to go deep in the tournament, will be facing each other in a mighty clash.

One of the forgotten faces of the Premier League, Stoke City will host Coventry City next in the FA Cup. The two Championship teams will go head to head for a place in the next rounds, with Coventry having the slight upper hand.

Coventry City are first in the league, while Stoke are way down at 8th. Stoke have returned to winning ways after enduring a three-game losing streak, while Coventry have dipped at the very wrong time with a draw and two losses in their previous three outing. Stoke City will be looking to seek vengeance after their 1-0 defeat earlier this season.

Let's explore how the two teams have performed in the previous matchups, which will give you enough idea about what to expect from the upcoming Stoke City vs Coventry head to head match in the FA Cup.

Coventry vs Stoke City Head to Head: Overall Record Between Both Teams

Here is the overall record of the Stoke City vs Coventry head to head matches.

Stoke City Vs Coventry Head to Head: A Brief Look at the Match-Ups Between the Two Teams

Not a traditional Championship rivalry, but the Stoke City vs Coventry head to head matches have always delivered to the fullest. Every goal, every tackle is celebrated, as the players are full of passion every time they take the field against each other.

The first match between the two teams was in 1968, where Coventry emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. This match defined an era of scrumptious matches in this particular matchup, fulfilling the fans' desire for a high-octane game.

Stoke City Vs Coventry Stats: All-Time H2H Stats of the Matchup Over the Years

When we sat down to look at the Stoke City F.C. vs Coventry City F.C. stats, we found out that it's quite hard to separate the two sides purely based on individual Stoke City stats and Coventry stats. This proves how close the Coventry vs Stoke City head to head matches have been all these years.

Coventry vs Stoke City Head to Head: All Time Top Scorers

The all-time top scorer in the Stoke City vs Coventry head to head matches is the former Coventry player, Viktor Gyokeres.

Stoke City Vs Coventry: Who has Won the Most Trophies?

There isn't much disparity between the trophy count of both teams, but both of them can further work on having an even bigger trophy cabinet. Here's the list for Stoke City vs Coventry trophies.

Stoke City Vs Coventry H2H: Biggest Wins

Most of the big wins in the Stoke City vs Coventry head to head fixtures have gone in favour of Coventry City. However, the biggest win in the history of the Stoke City vs Coventry head to head matches is attributed to Stoke City.