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Coventry began as Singers F.C. in 1883 and took the Coventry City name in 1898. They joined the Football League in 1919. Under Jimmy Hill, Third Division and Second Division championships in the 1960s brought the club into the top flight. Their sky-blue colours are central to their identity.

Founded: 1883
Home ground: Coventry Building Society Arena
Nickname: The Sky Blues

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Friday 23 October 2026

Up to the end of the 2025-26 season, how many times had Coventry City won the FA Cup?
- 1
- 0
- 3
- 2
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Answer: 1. Coventry City had won it 1 time, most recently in 1986-87. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Coventry City's longest continuous drawing run in league matches during 2025-26?
- 4
- 6
- 5
- 3
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Answer: 3. Their longest continuous drawing run was 3 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the final score in Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Queens Park Rangers?
- Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers
- Coventry City 7-3 Queens Park Rangers
- Coventry City 6-2 Queens Park Rangers
- Coventry City 6-0 Queens Park Rangers
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Answer: Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers. The match finished Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Coventry City: What was the CBS Arena originally called?
- Highfield Arena
- Ricoh Arena
- Jaguar Arena
- Phoenix Arena
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Answer: Ricoh Arena. Source: Premier League club history
Which player made 487 league appearances for Coventry City between 1955 and 1969?
- Brian Nicholas
- Brian Alderson
- Billy Humphries
- George Curtis
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Answer: George Curtis. George Curtis played 487 league games for Coventry City from 1955 to 1969, scoring 11. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Thursday 22 October 2026

What was the final score in Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Portsmouth?
- Coventry City 6-3 Portsmouth
- Coventry City 4-3 Portsmouth
- Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth
- Coventry City 4-2 Portsmouth
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Answer: Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth. The match finished Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How far did Coventry City get in the FA Cup in 2023-24?
- Quarter-finals
- Final
- Fifth round
- Semi-finals
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Answer: Semi-finals. Their last recorded match in that competition was in the Semi-Finals. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which of these players scored the most league goals for Coventry City?
- Brian Nicholas
- Billy Humphries
- Peter Hill
- Charlie Timmins
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Answer: Peter Hill. Peter Hill made 285 league appearances and scored 75 league goals for Coventry City (1948–1962). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Approximately what was the transfer fee in pounds sterling for Viktor Gyökeres, Coventry City's largest outgoing transfer of 2023-24?
- £45.1m
- £36.9m
- £20.5m
- £16.4m
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Answer: £20.5m. The approximate sterling equivalent was £20.5m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 13 July 2023. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
What was Coventry City's longest continuous drawing run in league matches during 2024-25?
- 3
- 2
- 5
- 4
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Answer: 2. Their longest continuous drawing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Coventry City: Which club figure has had a statue outside the arena since 2011?
- George Curtis
- Jimmy Hill
- John Sillett
- Bobby Gould
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Answer: Jimmy Hill. Source: Premier League club history
How many yellow cards did Coventry City receive in their league match against Tottenham Hotspur on 19 October 2026?
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 6
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Answer: 3. Coventry City received 3 yellow cards against Tottenham Hotspur on 19 October 2026; their league average this season is 1.1. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Coventry City?
- Martin McDonnell
- George Curtis
- Noel Simpson
- Peter Hill
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Answer: George Curtis. George Curtis made 487 league appearances and scored 11 league goals for Coventry City (1955–1969). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
In which month was Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Portsmouth, which finished Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth?
- October
- April
- May
- January
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Answer: April. The match was played in April and finished Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the score when Coventry City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Stoke City in 2025-26, with Coventry City playing away?
- Stoke City 1-0 Coventry City
- Stoke City 2-1 Coventry City
- Stoke City 3-1 Coventry City
- Stoke City 4-0 Coventry City
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Answer: Stoke City 1-0 Coventry City. The match finished Stoke City 1-0 Coventry City. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Which animal carries a castle on the Coventry City crest?
- An elephant
- A camel
- An ox
- A horse
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Answer: An elephant. Source: Premier League club history
How many goals in total were scored in Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Derby County?
- 6
- 9
- 8
- 7
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Answer: 8. There were 8 goals; the match finished Derby County 3-5 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player commanded Coventry City's largest incoming transfer fee in 2023-24?
- Haji Wright
- Gustavo Hamer
- Josh Reid
- Viktor Gyökeres
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Answer: Haji Wright. Haji Wright was the largest incoming fee in 2023-24, at £7.8m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 4 August 2023. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
In which season did Coventry City win the FA Cup?
- 1998-99
- 1986-87
- 1994-95
- 2000-01
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Answer: 1986-87. Coventry City won the FA Cup in 1986-87, beating Tottenham Hotspur in the final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Coventry City's longest continuous losing run in league matches during 2024-25?
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 1
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Answer: 2. Their longest continuous losing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Monday 19 October 2026

Which of these players scored the most league goals for Coventry City?
- Tommy Allen
- Martin McDonnell
- Noel Simpson
- Leslie Jones
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Answer: Leslie Jones. Leslie Jones made 139 league appearances and scored 69 league goals for Coventry City (1934–1937). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who did Coventry City beat at home in the high-scoring 2025-26 league match on 23 August 2025 that Coventry City won 7-1?
- Queens Park Rangers
- Bristol City
- Sheffield Wednesday
- Portsmouth
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Answer: Queens Park Rangers. The opponents were Queens Park Rangers; the match finished Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was the score when Coventry City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Ipswich Town in 2024-25, with Coventry City playing at home?
- Coventry City 3-4 Ipswich Town
- Coventry City 3-5 Ipswich Town
- Coventry City 1-4 Ipswich Town
- Coventry City 1-7 Ipswich Town
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Answer: Coventry City 1-4 Ipswich Town. The match finished Coventry City 1-4 Ipswich Town. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Who did Coventry City beat in the 1987 FA Cup final?
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Liverpool
- Crystal Palace
- Chelsea
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Answer: Tottenham Hotspur. Coventry City beat Tottenham Hotspur in the 1987 FA Cup final. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Sunday 18 October 2026

Who was appointed Coventry City manager in 1993?
- Peter Reid
- Micky Adams
- Russell Slade
- Phil Neal
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Answer: Phil Neal. Phil Neal was appointed Coventry City manager in 1993 and stayed until 1995. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Which team ended Coventry City's longest continuous winning league run of 2025-26, a run of 6 matches?
- Blackburn Rovers
- Ipswich Town
- Watford
- Wrexham
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Answer: Wrexham. Wrexham ended that 6-match winning run. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How many goals did Coventry City score in their high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Watford?
- 4
- 5
- 3
- 6
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Answer: 3. Coventry City scored 3; the match finished Coventry City 3-3 Watford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player made 346 league appearances for Coventry City between 1964 and 1975?
- John Sillett
- Dietmar Bruck
- Bill Glazier
- Martin McDonnell
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Answer: Bill Glazier. Bill Glazier played 346 league games for Coventry City from 1964 to 1975, scoring 0. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Saturday 17 October 2026

Which player commanded Coventry City's largest outgoing transfer fee in 2023-24?
- Gustavo Hamer
- Haji Wright
- Josh Reid
- Viktor Gyökeres
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Answer: Viktor Gyökeres. Viktor Gyökeres was the largest outgoing fee in 2023-24, at £20.5m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 13 July 2023. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
In which month was Coventry City's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Watford, which finished Coventry City 3-3 Watford?
- September
- March
- February
- April
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Answer: September. The match was played in September and finished Coventry City 3-3 Watford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player made 317 league appearances for Coventry City between 1995 and 2006?
- Paul Telfer
- Richard Shaw
- Aron Gunnarsson
- Dave Bennett
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Answer: Richard Shaw. Richard Shaw played 317 league games for Coventry City from 1995 to 2006, scoring 1. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Friday 16 October 2026

Who was appointed Coventry City manager in 1957?
- Jimmy McIntyre
- Billy Frith
- Jimmy Hill
- Gordon Milne
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Answer: Billy Frith. Billy Frith was appointed Coventry City manager in 1957 and stayed until 1961. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Coventry City's longest continuous drawing run in league matches during 2023-24?
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
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Answer: 4. Their longest continuous drawing run was 4 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Coventry City?
- Dennis Mortimer
- Ernie Hunt
- Mick Coop
- Ernie Machin
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Answer: Mick Coop. Mick Coop made 425 league appearances and scored 18 league goals for Coventry City (1966–1981). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
Who did Coventry City beat away in the high-scoring 2025-26 league match on 16 August 2025 that Coventry City won 5-3?
- Queens Park Rangers
- Birmingham City
- Derby County
- Blackburn Rovers
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Answer: Derby County. The opponents were Derby; the match finished Derby County 3-5 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Thursday 15 October 2026

What was the final score in Coventry City's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Watford?
- Coventry City 3-6 Watford
- Coventry City 3-3 Watford
- Coventry City 6-3 Watford
- Coventry City 4-4 Watford
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Answer: Coventry City 3-3 Watford. The match finished Coventry City 3-3 Watford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which of these players made the most league appearances for Coventry City?
- David Phillips
- Brian Kilcline
- Steve Ogrizovic
- Micky Gynn
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Answer: Steve Ogrizovic. Steve Ogrizovic made 507 league appearances and scored 1 league goals for Coventry City (1984–2000). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Coventry City's longest continuous winning run in league matches during 2025-26?
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 3
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Answer: 6. Their longest continuous winning run was 6 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Which of these players scored the most league goals for Coventry City?
- Charlie Timmins
- Noel Simpson
- Martin McDonnell
- Clarrie Bourton
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Answer: Clarrie Bourton. Clarrie Bourton made 228 league appearances and scored 173 league goals for Coventry City (1931–1937). Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
What was Coventry City's longest continuous winning run in league matches during 2024-25?
- 3
- 2
- 5
- 4
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Answer: 5. Their longest continuous winning run was 5 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
How many goals in total were scored in Coventry City's high-scoring 2023-24 league match at home to Watford?
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 6
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Answer: 6. There were 6 goals; the match finished Coventry City 3-3 Watford. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Who was appointed Coventry City manager in 1990?
- Russell Slade
- Tony Mowbray
- Terry Butcher
- Jimmy Hill
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Answer: Terry Butcher. Terry Butcher was appointed Coventry City manager in 1990 and stayed until 1992. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Which team ended Coventry City's longest continuous winning league run of 2024-25, a run of 5 matches?
- Portsmouth
- Bristol City
- Preston North End
- Derby County
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Answer: Derby County. Derby ended that 5-match winning run. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player made 409 league appearances for Coventry City between 1985 and 1997?
- Brian Borrows
- David Speedie
- Peter Atherton
- Steve Ogrizovic
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Answer: Brian Borrows. Brian Borrows played 409 league games for Coventry City from 1985 to 1997, scoring 11. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
How many yellow cards did Coventry City receive in their league match against Newcastle United on 12 October 2026?
- 2
- 0
- 4
- 1
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Answer: 1. Coventry City received 1 yellow cards against Newcastle United on 12 October 2026; their league average this season is 0.8. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records
How many goals did Coventry City score in their high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Portsmouth?
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 7
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Answer: 5. Coventry City scored 5; the match finished Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Monday 12 October 2026

Which player made 507 league appearances for Coventry City between 1984 and 2000?
- Brian Kilcline
- David Smith
- Muhamed Konjić
- Steve Ogrizovic
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Answer: Steve Ogrizovic. Steve Ogrizovic played 507 league games for Coventry City from 1984 to 2000, scoring 1. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)
In which month was Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Derby County, which finished Derby County 3-5 Coventry City?
- January
- September
- November
- August
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Answer: August. The match was played in August and finished Derby County 3-5 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Sunday 11 October 2026

Which ground did Coventry City leave in 2005?
- St Andrew's
- Highfield Road
- The Butts
- Filbert Street
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Answer: Highfield Road. Source: Premier League club history
Approximately what was the transfer fee in pounds sterling for Haji Wright, Coventry City's largest incoming transfer of 2023-24?
- £11.7m
- £5.1m
- £6.2m
- £7.8m
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Answer: £7.8m. The approximate sterling equivalent was £7.8m. Approximate sterling conversion using the historical exchange rate on 4 August 2023. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
How many goals in total were scored in Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Portsmouth?
- 9
- 7
- 6
- 8
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Answer: 6. There were 6 goals; the match finished Coventry City 5-1 Portsmouth. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Coventry City's longest continuous losing run in league matches during 2025-26?
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 5
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Answer: 2. Their longest continuous losing run was 2 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Saturday 10 October 2026

What was the final score in Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Derby County?
- Derby County 3-7 Coventry City
- Derby County 3-5 Coventry City
- Derby County 4-3 Coventry City
- Derby County 4-5 Coventry City
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Answer: Derby County 3-5 Coventry City. The match finished Derby County 3-5 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
What was Coventry City's longest continuous losing run in league matches during 2023-24?
- 2
- 1
- 6
- 4
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Answer: 4. Their longest continuous losing run was 4 matches. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Which player made 425 league appearances for Coventry City between 1966 and 1981?
- Ernie Hunt
- Jeff Blockley
- Mick Coop
- Brian Alderson
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Answer: Mick Coop. Mick Coop played 425 league games for Coventry City from 1966 to 1981, scoring 18. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Friday 9 October 2026

What was the score when Coventry City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wrexham in 2022-23, with Coventry City playing at home?
- Coventry City 2-6 Wrexham
- Coventry City 4-5 Wrexham
- Coventry City 2-5 Wrexham
- Coventry City 3-4 Wrexham
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Answer: Coventry City 3-4 Wrexham. The match finished Coventry City 3-4 Wrexham. Source: Transfermarkt open dataset
Which team ended Coventry City's longest continuous losing league run of 2023-24, a run of 4 matches?
- Stoke City
- West Bromwich Albion
- Sheffield Wednesday
- Queens Park Rangers
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Answer: Stoke City. Stoke ended that 4-match losing run. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
In which month was Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match away to Middlesbrough, which finished Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry City?
- December
- January
- November
- February
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Answer: November. The match was played in November and finished Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk
Coventry City: The eagle on the crest represents which Earl of Mercia?
- Edwin
- Morcar
- Godwin
- Leofric
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Answer: Leofric. Source: Premier League club history
Who was appointed Coventry City manager in 1995?
- Andy Thorn
- Ron Atkinson
- Russell Slade
- Gordon Milne
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Answer: Ron Atkinson. Ron Atkinson was appointed Coventry City manager in 1995 and stayed until 1996. Source: Wikipedia and Wikidata (cross-checked)

Thursday 8 October 2026

Who did Coventry City beat away in the high-scoring 2025-26 league match on 25 November 2025 that Coventry City won 4-2?
- Sheffield Wednesday
- Middlesbrough
- Norwich City
- Birmingham City
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Answer: Middlesbrough. The opponents were Middlesbrough; the match finished Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry City. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Coventry City: Which bird on the crest represents the city's rebirth after wartime destruction?
- A falcon
- A swan
- An eagle
- A phoenix
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Answer: A phoenix. Source: Premier League club history
In which month was Coventry City's high-scoring 2025-26 league match at home to Queens Park Rangers, which finished Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers?
- November
- March
- August
- May
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Answer: August. The match was played in August and finished Coventry City 7-1 Queens Park Rangers. Source: Football-Data.co.uk

Tuesday 6 October 2026

In which year did Coventry City move from Highfield Road to the arena?
- 2012
- 2005
- 2016
- 2013
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Answer: 2005. Source: Premier League club history

Monday 5 October 2026

Coventry City: Which saint's cross appears on the elephant?
- St David
- St Patrick
- St Andrew
- St George
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Answer: St George. Source: Premier League club history

Sunday 27 September 2026

How many red cards did Coventry City receive in their league match against Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 0
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Answer: 0. Coventry City received 0 red cards against Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records

Friday 25 September 2026

What was the score for Coventry City in their league match away to Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026?
- 2-2
- 0-2
- 2-0
- 1-0
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Answer: 1-0. Coventry City played away to Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026; the score for Coventry City was 1-0. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records

Thursday 24 September 2026

How many yellow cards did Coventry City receive in their league match against Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026?
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 0
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Answer: 0. Coventry City received 0 yellow cards against Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2026. Source: Football-Data.co.uk current-season records

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