Date:25 Sep 2010
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Ricoh Arena

Gunnarsson (60)
Jones (34) Hume (45)

Goal!

Live Commentary

The game is over, as the referee blows his whistle.

94mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Adam Barton. Keiren Westwood takes the indirect free kick.

94mins Iain Hume gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Wood. Free kick taken by Keiren Westwood.

92mins Outswinging corner taken by Sammy Clingan, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Keiren Westwood misses to the left of the goal.

92mins David Bell delivers the ball, Callum Davidson gets a block in.

92mins The ball is delivered by Marlon King, David Gray gets a block in.

91mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jon Parkin on Ben Turner. Free kick taken by Keiren Westwood.

90mins David Bell sends in a cross, Andy Lonergan makes a save.

90mins The ball is delivered by David Bell, clearance by Darel Russell.

89mins Billy Jones is cautioned by the ref for time wasting.

89mins Marlon King delivers the ball, clearance by Sean St. Ledger.

88mins Centre by Sammy Clingan, clearance by Sean St. Ledger.

88mins Richard Keogh delivers the ball.

87mins Unfair challenge on Richard Keogh by Paul Parry results in a free kick. Keiren Westwood takes the free kick.

86mins Outswinging corner taken by Sammy Clingan from the right by-line.

85mins Marlon King takes a shot. Save by Andy Lonergan.

85mins Daniel Ward produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the bar.

84mins David Bell takes a shot. Save by Andy Lonergan.

84mins The ball is delivered by Martin Cranie.

83mins Clive Platt challenges Sean St. Ledger unfairly and gives away a free kick. Andy Lonergan takes the free kick.

82mins Paul Parry gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Keogh. Paul Parry goes into the referee's book for unsporting behaviour. Sammy Clingan crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Sean St. Ledger makes a clearance.

79mins David Gray produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.

79mins Lee Carsley takes a shot. Blocked by Darel Russell.

79mins The ball is swung over by Richard Keogh, clearance made by Craig Morgan.

75mins Foul by Lee Carsley on Darel Russell, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Iain Hume. Caution for Lee Carsley. Daniel Ward joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lukas Jutkiewicz.

74mins Inswinging corner taken by Paul Parry from the right by-line.

73mins Shot from 18 yards from Darel Russell. Save made by Keiren Westwood.

73mins Darel Russell fouled by Marlon King, the ref awards a free kick. Iain Hume crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.

73mins Corner taken by Iain Hume from the right by-line, save by Keiren Westwood.

72mins David Gray delivers the ball, clearance by Richard Keogh.

72mins David Gray delivers the ball, clearance made by Richard Keogh.

71mins The referee blows for offside against Marlon King. Andy Lonergan takes the indirect free kick.

71mins The ball is delivered by Martin Cranie, Sean St. Ledger manages to make a clearance.

69mins Centre by Ben Turner, Andy Lonergan makes a comfortable save.

69mins Keith Treacy leaves the field to be replaced by David Gray.

68mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Keith Treacy, save made by Keiren Westwood.

67mins Shot from just outside the area by Sammy Clingan goes over the bar.

66mins Centre by David Bell, clearance made by Craig Morgan.

65mins Keith Treacy produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

61mins Aron Gunnarsson leaves the field to be replaced by David Bell.

63mins Paul Parry joins the action as a substitute, replacing Paul Coutts.

63mins Marlon King takes a shot. Billy Jones gets a block in.

62mins The ball is swung over by Lukas Jutkiewicz, clearance by Callum Davidson.

61mins The referee blows for offside against Jon Parkin. Keiren Westwood takes the free kick.

60mins Aron Gunnarsson fires in a goal from inside the area to the top right corner of the goal. Coventry 1-2 Preston.Assist by Clive Platt.

59mins The ball is crossed by Martin Cranie, clearance by Sean St. Ledger.

58mins Clive Platt fouled by Darel Russell, the ref awards a free kick. Sammy Clingan takes the direct free kick.

57mins Keith Treacy has an effort at goal from just outside the area which goes wide of the left-hand post.

56mins Ben Turner challenges Jon Parkin unfairly and gives away a free kick. Keith Treacy delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, Martin Cranie gets a block in.

55mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Sean St. Ledger on Clive Platt. Free kick crossed by Sammy Clingan.

55mins Unfair challenge on Andy Lonergan by Clive Platt results in a free kick. Andy Lonergan takes the free kick.

54mins Sammy Clingan takes a outswinging corner to the near post, clearance by Keith Treacy.

54mins Richard Wood takes a shot. Andy Lonergan makes a brilliant save.

54mins Corner taken by Sammy Clingan.

53mins Marlon King delivers the ball, Sean St. Ledger gets a block in.

52mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Clive Platt. Andy Lonergan takes the free kick.

52mins Adam Barton is adjudged to have handled the ball. Keiren Westwood restarts play with the free kick.

51mins Marlon King replaces Carl Baker.

51mins Carl Baker goes off and Marlon King comes on.

51mins Centre by Sammy Clingan.

51mins Carl Baker delivers the ball, Sean St. Ledger makes a clearance.

50mins Handball by Lukas Jutkiewicz. Andy Lonergan takes the direct free kick.

49mins Unfair challenge on Ben Turner by Jon Parkin results in a free kick. Keiren Westwood takes the direct free kick.

48mins Effort from deep inside the area by Ben Turner misses to the left of the target.

48mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Sammy Clingan, Craig Morgan manages to make a clearance.

46mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Sammy Clingan from the right by-line to the near post.

45mins Centre by Keith Treacy.

The match restarts for the second half.

The first half comes to an end.

47mins Aron Gunnarsson concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean St. Ledger. Andy Lonergan takes the direct free kick.

46mins Iain Hume fires in a goal from just outside the penalty box to the top left corner of the goal. Coventry 0-2 Preston.

45mins Keith Treacy takes a shot. Ben Turner gets a block in.

44mins Richard Keogh produces a cross, Sean St. Ledger makes a clearance.

43mins Jon Parkin is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Keiren Westwood.

42mins Unfair challenge on Adam Barton by Richard Keogh results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Lonergan.

41mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean St. Ledger by Clive Platt. Andy Lonergan restarts play with the free kick.

41mins Sammy Clingan takes a shot. Blocked by Sean St. Ledger.

41mins Carl Baker takes a shot. Brilliant save by Andy Lonergan.

39mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Iain Hume.

39mins Iain Hume produces a cross, Richard Keogh manages to make a clearance.

39mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Carl Baker on Adam Barton. Adam Barton restarts play with the free kick.

38mins Adam Barton takes a shot. Clearance by Ben Turner.

38mins Jon Parkin takes a shot. Brilliant save by Keiren Westwood.

36mins Effort on goal by Carl Baker from just outside the area goes harmlessly over the target.

35mins Foul by Sammy Clingan on Darel Russell, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Callum Davidson. (Preston) makes a substitution, with Craig Morgan coming on for Wayne Brown.

34mins Billy Jones finds the back of the net with a goal from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Coventry 0-1 Preston.

33mins Inswinging corner taken by Iain Hume from the left by-line, Sean St. Ledger takes a shot. Fantastic save by Keiren Westwood.

33mins Billy Jones crosses the ball, clearance made by Richard Keogh.

32mins The ball is swung over by Carl Baker.

30mins Centre by Richard Keogh.

29mins The ball is sent over by Lukas Jutkiewicz, clearance made by Paul Coutts.

28mins Lee Carsley concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Coutts. Direct free kick taken by Sean St. Ledger.

27mins Centre by Iain Hume.

27mins Carl Baker sends in a cross, comfortable save by Andy Lonergan.

26mins Lukas Jutkiewicz takes a shot. Save made by Andy Lonergan.

25mins Adam Barton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richard Wood. Sammy Clingan restarts play with the free kick.

25mins Aron Gunnarsson takes a shot. Wayne Brown gets a block in.

24mins Sammy Clingan takes the outswinging corner, free kick awarded for a foul by Lukas Jutkiewicz on Sean St. Ledger. Andy Lonergan takes the direct free kick.

23mins Lukas Jutkiewicz takes a shot. Save by Andy Lonergan.

20mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Keith Treacy. Indirect free kick taken by Keiren Westwood.

20mins Aron Gunnarsson produces a cross, save made by Andy Lonergan.

19mins Outswinging corner taken by Sammy Clingan, Richard Wood takes a shot. Clearance by Billy Jones.

18mins The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Keiren Westwood.

18mins The ball is delivered by Carl Baker.

17mins Callum Davidson crosses the ball, Keiren Westwood makes a fantastic save.

16mins Adam Barton takes a shot. Blocked by Ben Turner.

16mins Keith Treacy crosses the ball, clearance made by Richard Wood.

15mins Richard Keogh has an effort at goal from the edge of the box that misses to the right of the target.

12mins The ball is sent over by Carl Baker.

11mins Keith Treacy takes a shot. Richard Wood gets a block in.

10mins Lee Carsley has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand post.

10mins The ball is crossed by Richard Keogh.

9mins Iain Hume produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

8mins The ball is swung over by Keith Treacy.

7mins Clive Platt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean St. Ledger. Andy Lonergan takes the direct free kick.

5mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ben Turner on Iain Hume. Andy Lonergan takes the direct free kick.

4mins Lukas Jutkiewicz fouled by Wayne Brown, the ref awards a free kick. Sammy Clingan fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.

3mins The ball is sent over by Jon Parkin, save made by Keiren Westwood.

1mins Martin Cranie has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

1mins Unfair challenge on Carl Baker by Billy Jones results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sammy Clingan.

Shot from just outside the box by Lukas Jutkiewicz goes over the bar.

The game kicks-off.

Match Preview

King poised for Sky Blues bow Marlon King is expected to make his long-awaited Coventry debut when Preston visit the Ricoh Arena. The striker finally completed his move to the Sky Blues on Monday and could start against North End having maintained his fitness while training over recent weeks and taking part in reserve games. His arrival is not the only piece of good news for manager Aidy Boothroyd who is also boosted by the availability of Danny Ward (calf), Michael McIndoe, David Bell and Gary McSheffrey (all hamstring) after injury. However, despite the return of his influential midfield quartet, Boothroyd remains without at least seven professionals including the likes of Freddy Eastwood, James McPake, Gary Deegan, Chris Hussey and Stephen O`Halloran. City will be looking to build on last weekend`s 2-1 win at Bristol City and maintain their unbeaten home record against a struggling North End side reeling from five successive defeats. Preston boss Darren Ferguson is boosted by the availability of striker Iain Hume. The on-loan Barnsley frontman was ineligible for Wednesday's Carling Cup defeat at Wigan having played in the competition in an earlier round for his parent club. He will now come back into contention and may earn a starting role as Ferguson's men bid to arrest their dismal slump in form. Winger Keith Treacy succumbed to injury in the second half at the DW Stadium and will be assessed while defender Callum Davidson missed out with a calf strain. Both players may miss out while on-loan Manchester United duo Matt James and Josh King are also expected to remain sidelined with ankle injuries.

Formation:442Manager: Adrian Boothroyd

Coventry

Formation: 4231Manager: Darren Ferguson

Preston

Keiren Westwood
Richard Keogh
Richard Wood
Ben Turner
Martin Cranie
Aron Gunnarsson
Sammy Clingan
Lee Carsley
Carl Baker
Lukas Jutkiewicz
Clive Platt
SUBS
Daniel Ireland
David Bell
Michael Doyle
Marlon King
Gary McSheffrey
Daniel Ward
Nathan Cameron

Home

Away

Andy Lonergan
Billy Jones
Wayne Brown
Sean St. Ledger
Callum Davidson
Paul Coutts
Darel Russell
Iain Hume
Adam Barton
Keith Treacy
Jon Parkin
SUBS
Andreas Arestidou
Craig Morgan
Paul Hayes
David Gray
Danny Mayor
Paul Parry
Conor McLaughlin

Match Report

Sky Blues downed by plucky Preston Struggling Preston ended a five-match losing streak and climbed off the foot of the npower Championship table with a narrow victory over a Coventry side who deserved a share of the spoils. North End defender Billy Jones, who twice cleared off the line, broke the deadlock before on-loan Iain Hume opened his account for the club in first-half stoppage time with a stunning finish. But it was visiting keeper Andy Lonergan who walked off with the man of the match award, producing a series of fine saves including a superb late stop to push David Bell's effort onto a post. The introduction of new signing Marlon King, on his return to professional football, at the start of the second half fed the enthusiasm of everyone in a Sky Blue shirt and he certainly provided a threat - playing his part in Aron Gunnarsson's consolation while also seeing an effort cleared off the line. But it was Preston who came away with all three points and deserve plenty of credit for their battling qualities in the face of adversity, avoiding an unwanted record for the club's longest losing sequence since the winter of 2002/2003. King's arrival earlier in the week had been met with a mostly positive response from supporters, although some had threatened to boycott today's game due to the nature of his prison sentence for sexual assault and causing actual bodily harm. His name was met with applause and cheers when read out over the stadium's public address system ahead of kick-off. And there was plenty more for the majority of a 14,945 crowd to get excited about with the hosts certainly the more dangerous over the opening quarter. Richard Wood saw his header well cleared off the line by Jones while Lonergan twice produced superb saves to deny Lukas Jutkiewicz. But it was North End, against the run of play, who took the lead in the 35th minute. Jones, having saved the visitors at his own end, pounced to turn in the rebound after Keiren Westwood had kept out Sean St Ledger's header, although the Sky Blues keeper should maybe have come to collect the corner. Chances were coming thick and fast at either end, with both keepers proving their worth, before Preston took a 2-0 lead in first-half injury time. And there were again question marks about Coventry's rearguard as Keith Treacy's blocked shot broke for Hume who found himself in acres of space, although the forward's curled finish with the outside of his boot was something special. Coventry started the second half on the front foot and King's 53rd-minute introduction added fresh impetus. But Lonergan was proving a constant thorn in City's side and he produced another brilliant stop to deny Wood. Yet there was nothing he could do in the 61st minute as a long ball was pumped into the box which King headed down into the path of Gunnarsson who fired home. King was then denied a goal of his own by another crucial block from Jones - with Coventry players claiming the Preston defender used his hand in the process. Westwood did well to deny Darel Russell a third for the Lancashire outfit before Lonergan continued his heroics at the other end, denying Bell and King, to help clinch the points for Darren Ferguson's men.

Form Guide

DWLDLW Coventry VS Preston LWLLLL

Last Meetings

Coventry 1 - 1 Preston 17/04/2010 Preston 3 - 2 Coventry 19/09/2009 Preston 2 - 1 Coventry 14/03/2009 Coventry 0 - 0 Preston 13/09/2008 Preston 1 - 0 Coventry 09/02/2008 Coventry 2 - 1 Preston 01/09/2007

Top Scorers

Coventry B Turner 3 C Platt 2 F Eastwood 2 D Bell 1 AE Gunnarsson 1 Preston J Parkin 2 P Hayes 1 K Treacy 1 A Barton 1

Goals

Coventry Total goals 21 Goals per game 11 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) Period 81-90 mins Preston Total goals 15 Goals per game 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins