West Bromwich Albion v Coventry City: promotion chase meets survival fight | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion host Coventry City in the Championship on Saturday, 21 February 2026 at The Hawthorns, with the leaders aiming to press on in the promotion race and the hosts looking to pull away from danger.

Coventry City won the reverse fixture 3-2 in November and arrive top of the table on 62 points, while West Bromwich Albion sit 21st with 34.

Recent form points in opposite directions. West Bromwich Albion are winless in five league games, drawing three and losing two, including back to back goalless draws before defeat at Norwich. Coventry City have two wins from their last five, capped by a 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough after a draw with Oxford and away losses at QPR and Norwich.

Injuries could shape selections. West Bromwich Albion list Karlan Ahearne-Grant (forward), Chris Mepham (defender), George Campbell (defender) and Tammer Bany (forward) as injured. Coventry City list goalkeeper Oliver Dovin as injured.

The leaders carry the heavier punch. Coventry City have scored 66 league goals with 54% possession, delivering 504 open play crosses at 20.63% accuracy and 13 headed goals. Haji Wright is second in the Championship scoring chart with 13 goals, with Ellis Reco Simms on 10 (per the latest rankings). West Bromwich Albion have 32 goals, a high crossing volume (496 at 19.35%) and nine headed goals, with Aune Heggebo on eight and Michael Johnston leading the league for assists with nine.

A home win would move West Bromwich Albion to 37 points and could lift them further clear of the bottom three. Victory would take Coventry City to 65 points and strengthen their grip on top spot in the promotion race.