Aston Villa secured their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round after a decisive victory over Coventry, featuring a double from Tammy Abraham and a header from Ross Barkley. The match on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, saw Unai Emery's side enjoy a drama-free outing.
For Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, the defeat adds to a challenging start to the season, marking their fifth loss in six matches across all competitions. They have also conceded soft goals, including Abraham's tap-in and Barkley's free header, both from corners.
Coventry's only goals this season have come in the Carabao Cup, with Victor Torp scoring a free-kick against Villa. This was the first competitive meeting between the two teams since 5 May 2001.