Coventry City vs Wrexham: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 26.04.2026
One of the final stretch matches of the Championship will be played on Sunday at the CBS Arena in Coventry, where the local side, Coventry City, will host Wrexham. The hosts have already clinched the title and secured promotion to the Premier League, while the visitors are still locked in a fierce battle for sixth place and a coveted playoff spot.
Match preview
Coventry City come into this clash with a new status: Frank Lampard's side have already secured the Championship crown and direct promotion to the Premier League. In the previous round, the Sky Blues underlined their dominance with a resounding 5-1 victory over Portsmouth.
Even three draws in their last four matches haven't tarnished their season, with Coventry leading the pack for most of the campaign and already netting 90 goals in 44 rounds—at least 13 more than any other team in the league. At the CBS Arena, the hosts have won 16 of 22 matches, but they've managed to keep a clean sheet in only two of their last six home games, giving the visitors reason for hope.
Wrexham arrive in Coventry riding a wave of momentum. After 2-0 and 1-0 victories over Stoke City and Oxford United respectively, the Welsh club has strung together back-to-back Championship wins for the first time since late February—both with clean sheets.
Currently, Wrexham are level on points with Hull City but boast a slightly better goal difference. They know that two wins in the final rounds could cement their grip on sixth place. Their away form is impressive: 34 points from 22 away matches and the second-best defensive record on the road in the league, conceding just 25 goals.
Probable lineups
- Coventry City: Rushworth, van Ewijk, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Bidwell, Onyeka, Thorpe, Esse, Thomas-Asante, Mason-Clark, Simms.
- Wrexham: Ward, Hyam, Scarr, Doyle, Kabore, Dobson, James, Rathbone, Thomasson, Windass, Smith.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Coventry City have already secured the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League after a 5-1 win over Portsmouth.
- Wrexham have won their last two league matches, beating Stoke City 2-0 and Oxford United 1-0.
- Coventry have collected 52 points at home, while Wrexham have picked up 34 away points and boast one of the league's best away defences.
Prediction
Coventry no longer have any pressure in the standings, which could make the hosts even more dangerous in attack. Lampard's men play with freedom, score plenty of goals, and will surely want to give their fans a champion's celebration at home. However, rotation is likely and defensive focus may wane now that the title is secured. Wrexham, on the other hand, are highly motivated: this is a match that directly impacts their playoff ambitions. Parkinson's side have tightened up defensively, but shutting down the league's most prolific attack will be a tall order.
