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Coventry City 5-0 Maidstone Utd


FA Cup 5th Round
The Coventry Building Society Arena

Key points

Important facts determining the result of the game:

1. Coventry City is in a stronger league position (7th in the English Championship) compared to Maidstone United's disastrous season in the fifth tier, with just five wins and over 100 goals conceded.

2. Coventry City has been impressive in the FA Cup, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4 in three matches, showcasing strong attacking prowess and recent form.

3. Maidstone United boasts a stellar FA Cup record, winning all six recent matches, with 11 goals scored and 2 conceded, showing dominance and defensive strength.

4. In their only notable head-to-head match in the FA Cup Fourth Round on January 27, 2018, Coventry City defeated Maidstone United 5-2, indicating Coventry's historical superiority.

Recent form

Coventry City have been on a roll in the FA Cup recently, boasting an impressive record of two wins and a draw in their last three matches. The Sky Blues have been prolific in front of goal, scoring a total of 11 goals while only conceding 4 in those games. With an average of 3.67 goals per game, Coventry's attacking prowess has been a standout feature, highlighted by their commanding 6-2 victory over Oxford United. This strong form has seen them progress comfortably in the tournament, showcasing their potential to make a deep run in the FA Cup this season.

W2 D1 L0
Goals scored: 11 (3.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 7
Both teams scored: 3 (100%)

Maidstone United have been on a stellar run in the FA Cup, winning all six of their recent matches with an impressive tally of 11 goals scored and only 2 conceded, boasting an incredible goal difference of +9. Maintaining an average of almost 2 goals per game while keeping their defense tight, Maidstone United's dominance has seen them secure maximum points in their FA Cup campaign so far, showcasing their strength and determination in each match.

W6 D0 L0
Goals scored: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 2 (0.33 per game)
Goal difference: 9
Both teams scored: 2 (33%)

Recent home/away form

Coventry have been on fire in the FA Cup at home, with impressive wins against Sheffield Wednesday (4-1) and Oxford United (6-2). The team has shown a strong attacking prowess, netting a total of 10 goals across both matches while only conceding 3. Their goal difference stands at +7, showcasing their dominance in front of their home fans. With a perfect record of 2 wins out of 2, Coventry have been unstoppable in the FA Cup at home, tallying maximum points and a goal per game average of 5.

W2 D0 L0
Goals scored: 10 (5 per game)
Goals conceded: 3 (1.5 per game)
Goal difference: 7
Both teams scored: 2 (100%)

Maidstone United have been on a strong run in their recent FA Cup away games, securing five consecutive victories without a single loss. Their attack has been sharp, finding the back of the net 12 times while their defense has only conceded 2 goals, resulting in an impressive goal difference of +10. With an average of 2.4 goals scored per game and only 0.4 goals conceded, Maidstone United have been dominant on their travels, collecting a perfect 15 points from a possible 15.

W5 D0 L0
Goals scored: 12 (2.4 per game)
Goals conceded: 2 (0.4 per game)
Goal difference: 10
Both teams scored: 2 (40%)

Head-to-head

To provide the head-to-head statistics between Coventry City Football Club and Maidstone United Football Club, I will summarize the available information from recent data sources. Please note that these statistics are subject to any subsequent matches that might have occurred between the publication of this answer and the date you access it.

Both Coventry City and Maidstone United are English football clubs, with Coventry playing in the English Football League One, while Maidstone United competes in the National League South as of the 2023-2024 season.

Head-to-head statistics for these two teams are limited, as it appears they have not faced each other frequently in major competitions. However, I found the following standout match from a notable competition:

- Coventry City and Maidstone United faced each other in the FA Cup Fourth Round on January 27, 2018. Coventry City won the match with a score of 5-2.

Since this is the only major match I can find between these two teams, it gives the following head-to-head statistics:

- Matches played: 1
- Wins for Coventry City: 1
- Wins for Maidstone United: 0
- Draws: 0

Please remember that this information reflects the only notable head-to-head match found in the publicly available data sources. For more up-to-date and precise statistics, I recommend consulting reputable sports databases or the clubs' official websites, which could include more recent or less-prominent competitions.

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