🏟️ Coventry City Player Ratings as Sky Blues Blow Away Watford to Extend Unbeaten Run
Coventry City maintained their blistering start to the season with a commanding 3–1 win over Watford at the CBS Arena, tightening their grip at the top of the Championship table.
Frank Lampard’s men came flying out of the blocks, racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening seven minutes. Brandon Thomas-Asante opened the scoring with a well-taken header from a pinpoint Tatsuhiro Sakamoto cross, before Jamie Allen drilled home the second after a long throw was only half-cleared.
The Sky Blues looked unstoppable in the first half, with Haji Wright seeing a goal ruled out for offside before Sakamoto made it 3–0 before the break — calmly controlling a loose ball and firing through a defender’s legs from the edge of the D.
Watford’s misery deepened when defender James Abankwah was shown a straight red card for a last-man challenge on Wright just before half-time. The visitors did pull one back through Imran Louza’s penalty after Liam Kitching fouled Vivaldo Semedo, but Coventry remained firmly in control to claim a sixth straight win and stretch their unbeaten run to 12 matches.
⚽ Coventry City Player Ratings (Formation: 4-2-3-1)
Carl Rushworth – 9
Outstanding between the sticks. Produced a series of top saves, including a stunning fingertip stop to deny Kayembe. Commanded his area well and had no chance with the penalty.
Milan van Ewijk – 7.5
A constant outlet down the right and provided the long throw that led to City’s second goal. Almost scored after a lung-busting solo run that ended just wide.
Bobby Thomas – 7.5
Strong and composed at the back, winning his duels and clearing danger effectively before being forced off early in the second half.
Liam Kitching – 7
Solid for most of the match and made a key block in the first half, but conceded a penalty late on to give Watford their consolation goal.
Jay Dasilva – 7.5
Disciplined and reliable defensively while supporting attacks down the flank. His positioning was spot-on throughout.
Matt Grimes – 7.5
Controlled the midfield, covering huge ground and dictating the tempo with smart passes and ball recoveries.
Jamie Allen – 8
Stepped in for the injured Victor Torp and made an immediate impact with a well-taken goal early on. His energy and work rate set the tone in midfield.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto – 8
Electric performance. Set up the opener and scored the third with a composed finish. A constant threat down the right-hand side.
Brandon Thomas-Asante – 8
Clinical finish to make it 1–0 and continued to work tirelessly up front. Now leads the Championship scoring charts with nine goals.
Ephron Mason-Clark – 7
Caused endless problems for Ngakia and looked dangerous every time he drove into the box. Tracked back well to help defensively.
Haji Wright – 7
Had a goal ruled out for offside and was unlucky not to score again before being fouled by Abankwah, resulting in the Watford red card.
🔄 Substitutes
Luke Woolfenden (51 mins, for Thomas) – 7
Slotted in seamlessly and kept things tidy at the back.
Josh Eccles (73 mins, for Mason-Clark) – 6
Helped manage possession late on and slowed the game down.
Ellis Simms (73 mins, for Wright) – 6
Added fresh legs to help see out the result.
Kaine Kesler-Hayden (82 mins, for Van Ewijk) – N/A
Came on late to close the game out.
Unused subs: Ben Wilson, Jake Bidwell, Miguel Ángel Brau, Kai Andrews, George Shepherd.
🐝 Watford (4-3-3):
Selvik; Ngakia, Keben, Abankwah, Bola; Sissoko, Louza, Kayembe; Baah, Doumbia, Vata.
Subs: Pollock, Kyprianou, Irankunda, Semedo, others.
Goals:
Coventry – Thomas-Asante (3’), Allen (7’), Sakamoto (42’)
Watford – Louza (68’, pen)
Red Card: Abankwah (Watford, 44’)
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Attendance: 30,109 (1,925 away)
Next Match: Wrexham (A) – Friday, October 31, 8pm
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