Finished Coventry City 4 Newcastle United 1.
Before each game, we ask one of our writers to come up with three positives and three negatives after the game.
Interesting game at CBS Arena…
There is a lot to talk about after this Premier League game.
Newcastle United were beaten by the weakest of penalties in four minutes and eventually by three goals.
On this occasion, David Punton:
THE POSITIVES
Chances were created
At least we created a lot of chances.
Injured players are back
The injury crisis is over. Dan Burn is back. Joelinton is back. Dedic returned.
A decent goal
It was a great goal by Sven Botman, there’s no denying that.
THE NEGATIVES
Another blow
They can’t hide that this is another 4-1 hammer away from home.
It is not sustainable. The manager will know that.
This is a major alarm bell about our progress and where it will take us this season.
We are very worried in defense.
The manager moans
Our new manager has a large internal tray.
After a fairly decent start to the season, he has a lot to sort out.
The pressure can build on him very quickly.
Does Nico use a holding player?
Why is Wissa playing as a number ten if he doesn’t fit in there?
Why is Fernandez-Pardo at number nine when Wissa should be?
Why is Jacob Murphy getting a game when they have an exciting talent on tour?
Keep away from children
Since Newcastle United won the League Cup on 16 March 2025, NUFC have won six away matches in 26 attempts in the Premier League.
With that, there are six draws and 14 losses.
We know the Premier League is tough, but this is a huge concern.
Coventry 4 Newcastle 1 – Monday 12 October 2026, 8pm
Match Statistics
Objectives:
Newcastle United:
Botman 70
Coventry:
Rudoni 6 pens, Cherif 48, Simms 81, Mfuni 86
Ownership Newcastle was 67% Coventry 33%
Total Shots Newcastle 19 was Coventry 9
Shots on target It was Newcastle 6 Coventry 6
Corners It was Newcastle 6 Coventry 2
The opposition taps into the box Newcastle 39 Coventry 16
Newcastle team – Coventry:
Hornicek, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Lewis Miley (Dedic 59), Gonzalez, Willock (Joelinton 59), Murphy (Toure 59 (Bern 90)), Vissa (Osula 78), Barnes, Fernandez-Pardo
Unused subparts:
Papa, Dab, Bamba, Sturgeon