Coventry City vs Portsmouth — Pass Map

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Coventry City 5 – 1 Portsmouth

Championship · 21 Apr 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Controlling tempo from deep

M. Grimes completed 88 passes with 90.7% accuracy across 109 touches, establishing himself as the metronome in Coventry's build-up. His volume and precision in possession allowed the team to dictate pace and shape the game's rhythm from midfield.

Creative spark in the final third

J. Rudoni supplied four key passes and generated 0.24 expected assists, offering consistent attacking threat through the middle. His ability to unlock defences provided a secondary creative outlet beyond open play.

Tireless ball recovery and positioning

B. Thomas made 14 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances, anchoring Coventry's defensive structure. His work rate and positioning allowed the defence to remain compact and suffocate opposition build-up play.

Immediate threat off the bench

J. Bidwell produced one key pass and 0.087 expected assists in just 26 minutes as a substitute. His immediate impact in limited time showed fresh legs could stretch a tiring defence down the flank.