Summary
End of game
Match ends, thank you for watching Coventry City vs Cardiff City, stay tuned to VAVEL for more games.
A manic and magical Monday! 💙
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) April 1, 2024
3️⃣ points!#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/ADBvc97y2u
90+6'
Game over! Cardiff City wins 2-1 against Coventry City.
90+4' Yellow card!
Aaron Ramsey is painted yellow for cutting out a dangerous play in Coventry City's favor.
90+3' Change!
Substitution at Cardiff City! Josh Bowler leaves the game and in his place comes Ollie Tanner.
90'
5 minutes of restocking time are given
87'
Fábio Tavares shoots from outside the area, but the ball hits the goalkeeper and remains over the goal.
84' Changes!
Changes at Cardiff City! Joe Ralls and Yakou Meité leave; Aaron Ramsey and Callum O'Dowda come on.
83'
No way! Haji Wright heads the ball to the far post, but the assistant referee raises his flag.
79'
Bad passes! Coventry City make a mistake when trying to get into the box, a little desperate to get the equalizer.
76' Change!
Cardiff City move their lineup! David Turnbull comes off and in his place comes Ryan Wintle.
74' Changes!
Coventry City make more substitutions! Kasey Palmer and Jake Bidwell leave; Callum O'Hare and Jay Dasilva come on.
71'
Haji Wright tries a left-footed shot inside the box, but it goes wide of the net.
68' Changes!
Cardiff City moves two players! Josh Eccles and Joel Latibeaudiere leave the pitch; Victor Torp and Fábio Tavares enter.
66' Own goal!
Goal for Cardiff City! Josh Bowler shot at goal and on his way the ball hit Liam Kitching.
63' Yellow card!
David Turnbull is cautioned for a foul and protests to the referee.
61'
He let it go! Milan van Ewijk was one-on-one with the goalkeeper and sent his shot just wide of the post.
60'
Kasey Palmer gets in a corner kick, but the ball goes wide of the goal.
56'
Great defensive cover! Milan van Ewijk was looking to poke a ball in, but Jamilu Collins gets his left foot across to send the ball out for a corner.
53'
No way! Karlan Grant was left alone in front of the goalkeeper, but his shot was poor and went just wide of the post.
50'
He missed it! Kasey Palmer receives a ball in front of goal, but he didn't know what to do and missed a great opportunity.
48'
Hard hit! Karlan Grant falls to the ground in a dispute for the ball with Milan van Ewijk.
46'
It was the second goal! Josh Bowler put in a shot from outside the box that went just wide of the left post of the goal.
45'
The second part begins!
HALF TIME
Coventry 55 Possession % 45 Cardiff
Coventry 2 Shots on target 3 Cardiff
Coventry 1 Corner kicks 2 Cardiff
Coventry 4 Fouls 3 Cardiff
Coventry 3 Free Kicks 4 Cardiff
Coventry 0 Yellow cards 1 Cardiff
Coventry 0 Red cards 0 Cardiff
45+2'
We're going to halftime! Coventry City is tied 1-1 against Cardiff City.
45'
A 2-minute restart is added to the first half.
43'
Coventry City are looking to come out with the ball under control, but Cardiff City are closing their lines well.
40'
Bobby Thomas heads in a free kick and the ball goes just over the crossbar.
37'
Karlan Grant faces up and tries, but Bobby Thomas covers him well and prevents the ball from going through.
34' Yellow card!
First card of the match! David Turnbell is yellow carded for kicking the Coventry City goalkeeper's hand.
31'
Karlan Grant tries to drive a cross into the box, but Kasey Palmer cuts it off with his left foot.
28' ¡Gol!
Cardiff City goal! After a series of bounces in the box, Josh Bowler's left-footed shot was headed into the far corner of the net.
25'
After the goal, Coventry City looked more confident, playing the ball and looking for another dangerous move.
22' Goal!
Coventry City goal! Milan van Ewijk puts in a low cross that Ellis Simms just pushed in with a touch of his right foot.
20'
Nathaniel Phillips has a header but the ball is saved by the Coventry City goalkeeper.
17'
Ben Sheaf sweeps in to win the ball back in midfield and the fans acknowledge him with applause.
14'
Cardiff City are trying to come out playing the ball, but Coventry City are pressing hard.
11'
Close call! Ben Sheaf takes a left-footed shot from the edge of the area and the ball goes just wide of the post.
8'
Foul! Josh Eccles stops Karlan Grant with a clinch to prevent a counterattack.
5'
Cardiff City search through the air, however, the Coventry defense is very well stopped and avoids the danger.
3'
A quiet start! Both teams are trying to reach the opponent's area, but the game remains in midfield.
1'
The whistle blows! The ball is rolling at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Exit to the field
All set for Coventry City vs Cardiff City! Both teams take the field at the Coventry Building Society Arena with the refereeing team to kick off the match.
Cardiff City starting eleven
This is how the 'Bluebirds' come out this morning looking for the away win:
🔢
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) April 1, 2024
Your #Bluebirds line-up for today's clash at Coventry Building Society Arena.#CityAsOne | @iprohydrate pic.twitter.com/Xni57DpTg7
Coventry City starting eleven
This is how the 'Sky Blues' come out this morning looking for the home win:
I'M CITY TILL I DIE! 🎵
— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) April 1, 2024
📋 Your team for this afternoon's @SkyBetChamp fixture.#PUSB pic.twitter.com/ktciYWutb1
Warming
A few minutes before kickoff, both teams are already on the field stretching and touching the ball in preparation for the match.
Cardiff City Statements
Coach Erol Bulut wants to get his team back on track.
Coventry is playing a good game. They didn't start the season very well, with a couple of negative results as well, but now they are in a good mood.
They won on Friday, but that's not saying anything. Sunderland hadn't won their last six games, but against us it was different.
We have to be concentrated and focused in those moments of the game, then everything will change. We have to get back to where we were against Ipswich.
Referee
Leigh Doughty will be in charge of enforcing the rules in this great match between Coventry City vs Cardiff City, he will be assisted by Nigel Lugg and Graham Kane, while Dean Whitestone will act as fourth official. The Englishman has a long experience in Football League Two (Fourth Division), Football League One (Second Division) and is currently part of the EFL Championship (Second Division), and also referees in the EFL Cup and FA Cup. -1.png)
Photo: EFL Championship
Cardiff City players appeared
The visiting team has shown up! The players go straight to the dressing room to get ready for the warm-up.
📸
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) April 1, 2024
Kick-off is fast approaching! 💙#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/xTjSY1G4jP
Fans
Slowly but surely the home fans are beginning to arrive at the Coventry Building Society Arena for this matchday 40 game in the EFL Championship, a large entry is expected.
🎟️🚗🍔
— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) April 1, 2024
Ticketing, Transport, Pre-Match Fan Village and more in our Matchday Guide... #PUSB
Last encounters
In the last five meetings Coventry City and Cardiff City are very evenly matched with two wins for each side and one draw.
EFL Championship 19/09/2023 Cardiff 3-2 Coventry
EFL Championship 29/12/2022 Coventry 0-0 Cardiff
EFL Championship 15/10/2022 Cardiff 0-1 Coventry
EFL Championship 15/02/2022 Cardiff 2-0 Coventry
EFL Championship 15/09/2021 Coventry 1-0 Cardiff
Coventry City players arrived
The home team is here! The players go straight to the dressing room to get ready to warm up.
Arrival with a smile. ✊ pic.twitter.com/97iWj20F9i
— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) April 1, 2024
We continue
Muchas gracias por seguir con nosotros en la transmisión del Coventry City vs Cardiff City, esta mañana nos espera un gran partido de la EFL Championship 2023-24. No te despegues porque ya casi inicia.
Stay tuned to follow Coventry City vs Cardiff City live
In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Coventry City vs Cardiff City live, as well as the latest information from the Coventry Building Society Arena. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's up-to-the-minute live online coverage.
What time is the game and where to watch?
This is the kickoff time for the game between Coventry City vs Cardiff City on April 1 in various countries:
Germany: 4:00 PM (EFL iFollow)
Argentina: 11:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Bolivia: 10:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Brazil: 11:00 PM (Star+)
Chile: 11:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Colombia: 9:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Costa Rica: 8:00 AM (Star+)
Ecuador: 9:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
United States: (ET): 10:00 AM (ESPN App / ESPN+)
Spain: 4:00 PM (EFL iFollow)
United Kingdom: 3:00 PM (Sky)
Mexico: 8:00 AM (Star+)
Paraguay: 10:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Peru: 9:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Portugal: 3:00 PM (EFL iFollow)
Uruguay: 11:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Venezuela: 10:00 AM (Star+ / ESPN+)
Cardiff City player to watch
On the Bluebirds' side we will take into account Perry Ng, a young 27-year-old right back who has managed to score 6 goals and 4 assists in the tournament. He is very participative in attacking plays alongside Ryan Wintle. His tackling and unmarked runs could unbalance Coventry's defense. 
Photo: Cardiff City Football Club (Facebook)
Coventry City player to watch
In the 'Sky Blues' squad the player to watch is Haji Wright, a 26 year old young striker who has 14 goals and 6 assists this tournament. He is very participative in attacking plays along with Ellis Simms. His speed and tackling make him a danger for Cardiff. 
Photo: Coventry City FC (Facebook)
Latest Cardiff City lineup
This is how Cardiff lined up against Sunderland on Matchday 39 of the EFL Championship:
E. Horvath (GK); D. Goutas, N. Phillips, P. Ng, J. Wilson-Esbrand, R. Wintle, J. Ralls, R. Colwill, J. Bowler, C. O'Dowda and K. Ahearne-Grant.
Coach: Erol Bulut.
Latest Coventry City lineup
This is how Coventry faced Huddersfield on Matchday 39 of the EFL Championship:
B. Collins (GK); B. Thomas, L. Kitching, J. Bidwell, J. Latibeaudiere, B. Sheaf, J. Eccles, K. Palmer, H. Wright, M. van Ewijk and E. Simms.
Coach: Mark Robins.
How does Cardiff City arrive?
The 'Bluebirds' in their last five games have performed inconsistently, their best result coming against Ipswich Town, with a run of three wins and two defeats.
EFL Championship 29/03/2024 | Cardiff 0-2 Sunderland
EFL Championship 16/03/2024 | Swansea 2-0 Cardiff
EFL Championship 09/03/2024 | Cardiff 2-1 Ipswich
EFL Championship 06/03/2024 | Cardiff 1-0 Huddersfield
EFL Championship 02/03/2024 | Bristol 0-1 Cardiff
How does Coventry City arrive?
Los ‘Sky Blues’ en sus últimos cinco partidos han tenido un rendimiento muy bueno, su mejor resultado fue ante Rotherham, con una racha de cuatro victorias y una derrota.
EFL Championship 16/03/2024 | Huddersfield 1-3 Coventry
FA Cup 16/03/2024 | Wolves 2-3 Coventry
EFL Championship 09/03/2024 | Watford 1-2 Coventry
EFL Championship 05/03/2024 | Coventry 5-0 Rotherham
EFL Championship 01/03/2024 | West Brom 2-1 Coventry
Stadium
The Coventry Building Society Arena will be the venue for this EFL Championship Matchday 40 match, located in the Rowleys Green district, Coventry, England. Coventry City FC soccer club has played its home games there since its inauguration in 2005. It is also home to Premiership Rugby's Wasps who have played there since 2014. In addition to sporting competitions, the arena has hosted musical concerts by Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Pink, Rihanna and Coldplay among others. The venue can accommodate 32,609 spectators. 
Photo: Coventry City FC (Facebook)
The EFL Championship continues
The Second Division of England continues and brings us a new duel of two teams a bit evenly matched. Coventry City is fighting in seventh place in the table with 60 points. On the other hand, Cardiff City is in eleventh position with 53 points, very close to their opponent for this match.
Welcome
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us for the broadcast of the match between Coventry City vs Cardiff City corresponding to Matchday 40 of the 2023-24 EFL Championship.
My name is Uriel Garcia and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.