Coventry City vs Newcastle predicted line-ups: Coventry v Newcastle: predicted line-ups

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Coventry City host Newcastle United in Matchweek 6 of the Premier League on Monday 12 October 2026, with kick-off at 8pm UK time at The Coventry Building Society Arena. These are the expected line-ups before the official team sheets, which follow about an hour before kick-off. John Brooks is the referee.

Coventry City expected XI

Coventry are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Carl Rushworth is in goal, with a back three of Ethan Pinnock, Bobby Thomas and Stephen Mfuni. Milan van Ewijk and Jay Dasilva are expected on the flanks of a midfield that also includes Frank Onyeka and Matt Grimes.

Jack Rudoni and Loum Tchaouna are expected to play behind Brandon Thomas-Asante in attack. Coventry are 19th in the table with 3 points from five games, having won one and lost four. They have scored one goal and conceded ten.

Newcastle expected XI

Newcastle are expected to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Lukas Hornicek is in goal, with a back four of Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall. Nico González and Lewis Miley are expected to form the midfield pair.

Jacob Murphy, Matías Fernández-Pardo and Harvey Barnes are expected to play in the three positions behind Yoane Wissa, who leads the line. Newcastle are 11th with 8 points from five games, having won two, drawn two and lost one. They have scored nine goals and conceded nine.

Team news

Newcastle have four players out through injury. Tino Livramento has a knee injury, Dan Burn an ankle injury and William Osula a foot injury. Joelinton is also out injured.

Coventry have three players unavailable. Aurèle Amenda is out with a calf injury and Haji Wright with a hamstring injury. Taiwo Awoniyi is suspended after a red card. The official line-ups will confirm which of the expected players start.

How to watch

The match is live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. It can also be streamed through Sky Go and NOW, and NOW is listed as a broadcaster for the game.

Kick-off is at 8pm on Monday 12 October. Official team sheets are expected about an hour earlier, and any changes to the line-ups above will be confirmed then.

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