Coventry City’s youth side will participate in their second pre-season clash on Saturday as they travel to face Non-League side Stratford Town, hoping to gain their first win of pre-season. Here is all you need to know!
The Team
With the Coventry City first-team and majority of the U21's due to fly back from Portugal on Saturday, it is expected that several members of the club's U18's, as well as some trialist's will make up the numbers for the Skyblues once again.
Therefore, we are very likely to see a similar side from the one that drew to Leamington last time out. This will likely see U21s striker Tom Costello lead the line, with a variety of trialists also available for selection.
Previous meeting
The two sides went head-to-head back in 2022 in. The Skyblues fielded a youth side for the trip to Stratford Town last summer, aiming to continue their fine pre-season form.
The Skyblues took the lead during the first-half of the clash against Stratford. After nine minutes, a cross from the right-hand side was turned home by striker Harrison Nee to make it 1-0.
During the second-half, both sides continued to create chances in what was a difficult afternoon for either club. However, the Skyblues managed to successfully double their lead when a free-kick fell to the feet of defender Jay McGrath who stabbed the ball past former Coventry goalkeeper Liam O’Brien to make it 2-0.
- Starting XI - Cian Tyler (GK), Dermi Lusala, Josh Reid, Ryan Howley, George Burroughs, Jay McGrath, Harrison Nee, Aiden Finnegan, Tom Costello, Marco Rus, Ricardo Dinanga
- Subs XI - Luke Bell (GK), Rylie Siddall, Evan Eghosa, Callum Perry, Shay Young
Match details
Saturday's fixture between Stratford Town and Coventry City XI will be a 3pm kick-off and will be played at the Arden Garages Stadium. Tickets for both sides are still available on the gate or to buy in advance.
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