Last updated: 1 October 2026
Arsenal vs Coventry City
Premier League · Opening weekend of the 2026-27 season
Arsenal
Coventry CityFriday, 21 August 2026
Kicks off 20:00 UK time
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Historic return. Coventry City are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, having been relegated in 2001 after a 34-year top-flight stint. This is part of that landmark 2026-27 campaign.
Final score: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City.
Match Timeline
K. Havertz ⚽
Assist: R. Calafiori
15'
B. Saka ⚽
23'
27'
Caleb Yirenkyi
Gabriel Magalhães
34'
M. Odegaard ⚽
Assist: B. White
49'
62'
↑ V. Torp ↓ C. Yirenkyi
↑ M. Zubimendi ↓ D. Rice
68'
↑ N. Madueke ↓ B. Saka
68'
70'
↑ J. Rudoni ↓ B. Thomas-Asante
70'
↑ T. Awoniyi ↓ E. Simms
↑ M. Merino ↓ M. Odegaard
76'
↑ E. Eze ↓ C. Tzolis
76'
↑ P. Hincapie ↓ R. Calafiori
81'
82'
↑ G. Hamer ↓ L. Tchaouna
Match Stats
64%
ARS
Possession
36%
COV
20Shots4
6On target1
8Corners2
10Fouls13
616Passes347
565%Pass accuracy271%
Arsenal · 4-2-3-1Starting XI4-1-4-1 · Coventry City
1
Raya
GK
4
White
DEF
3
Mosquera
DEF
6
Gabriel
DEF
33
Calafiori
DEF
49
Lewis-Skelly
MID
41
Rice
MID
7
Saka
MID
8
Odegaard
MID
17
Tzolis
MID
29
Havertz
FWD
19
Rushworth
GK
27
Ewijk
DEF
4
Thomas
DEF
24
Amenda
DEF
3
Dasilva
DEF
6
Grimes
MID
18
Tchaouna
MID
8
Yirenkyi
MID
16
Onyeka
MID
23
Thomas-Asante
MID
9
Simms
FWD
Arsenal Subs
68'↑ Zubimendifor↓ Rice
68'↑ Maduekefor↓ Saka
76'↑ Merinofor↓ Odegaard
76'↑ Ezefor↓ Tzolis
81'↑ Hincapiefor↓ Calafiori
Unused
ArrizabalagaNwaneriDowmanGyökeres
Coventry City Subs
62'↑ Torpfor↓ Yirenkyi
70'↑ Rudonifor↓ Thomas-Asante
70'↑ Awoniyifor↓ Simms
82'↑ Hamerfor↓ Tchaouna
Unused
WilsonKitchingLatibeaudiereSakamotoEccles
Player Ratings
Best Performer
Ødegaard
Arsenal
8.5
Best Performer
Thomas
Coventry City
7.2
White7.9
Saka7.9
Havertz7.7
Rice7.5
Calafiori7.3
Lewis-Skelly7.3
Tzolis7.3
Raya7
Mosquera6.9
Zubimendi6.9
Madueke6.9
Merino6.9
Eze6.7
Hincapié6.7
Magalhães6.5
Amenda7.2
Rushworth7
Grimes7
Simms6.7
Awoniyi6.7
Torp6.6
Rudoni6.6
Hamer6.3
Tchaouna6.2
Yirenkyi6.2
Onyeka6.2
Thomas-Asante6.2
DaSilva6
Ewijk5.5
Next Fixture
Arsenal
HLeeds United
Sat 10 Oct
Coventry City
HNewcastle United
Mon 12 Oct
Reverse Fixture
The return leg: Coventry City host Arsenal
Coventry CityvsArsenal
View fixture →10 April 2027
Venue
Arsenal home ground
Emirates Stadium
Holloway, London
60,704
capacity
Opened 2006
Arsenal's home since 2006, the Emirates Stadium was built on the site of the old Ashburton Grove waste transfer station in north London and cost £390 million to construct. Holding just over 60,000 spectators across four steeply raked tiers, it regularly generates some of the loudest atmospheres in European club football and offers unobstructed sightlines from every seat. The stadium also hosts major concerts and events throughout the year, making it one of the most versatile venues in the country.
About These Clubs
Season information and quick links for both sides
Coventry City2026-27 Premier League debut season