Preview: Coventry City’s Sky Bet Championship matchup against Hull City

The Sky Blues make their Sky Bet Championship comeback after their incredible Emirates FA Cup performance.

Tuesday night’s Sky Bet Championship encounter between Coventry City and Hull City is crucial for both teams’ chances of promotion.

Introducing the Tigers:

With three games remaining, Hull City is still in the running for promotion despite not finishing in the top six since early March.

The Sky Blues, who took on Manchester United in one of the most intense Emirates FA Cup Semi-Finals ever on Sunday, will be the opponents the Tigers face at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The team is currently on a four-game winning streak.

Hull’s standout player is Jaden Philogene-Bidace, who has won six Player of the Match honors already this season. Tyler Morton, Jean Michael Seri, and Jacob Greaves have also made an impression.

Along with former Coventry players Cyrus Christie, Ryan Giles, and Ryan Allsopp, Hull also features Liam Delap and Lewie Coyle, as well as Fabio Carvalho, a loanee from Liverpool.

The final six Sky Blues:

• Sky Blues 3-3 Manchester United
• Birmingham City 3-0 Sky Blues
• Southampton 2-1 Sky Blues
• Sky Blues 2-1 Leeds United
• Sky Blues 1-2 Cardiff City
• Huddersfield 1-3 Sky Blue

Hull City’s last six:

• Watford 0-0 Hull City
• Hull City 3-0 QPR
• Hull City 2-2 Middlesbrough
• Cardiff City 1-3 Hull City
• Leeds United 3-1 Hull City
• Hull City 0-2 Stoke City

Head-to-Head:

Hull City wins: 20
Draws: 11
Coventry City wins: 17

Authorities:

The man in the middle for Wednesday night’s Sky Bet Championship match will be Leigh Doughty.

His first assistant referee will be Nigel Lugg, while his second assistant referee will be Matthew Smith.

Fourth Official will be Josh Smith.

Colors of the kit:

On Wednesday, Hull City will also be sporting their customary Orange and Black stripe, while the Sky Blues will be dressed in their traditional Sky Blue colors.

Details about the tickets:

The game is a Category B fixture, and the costs of admission are:
Adults: £30; children: £25
Under-18s: £20 JSB Children under 14: £15

Fans of the Sky Blues can purchase their tickets in advance of the game at the Coventry Building Society Arena Ticket Office or online at eticketing.co.uk/CCFC.

Additionally, tickets can be purchased on the day at the Cash Turnstiles or Ticket Office.

No further booking costs are required beyond the listed prices.

For this game, Sky Blues supporters will once more be seated in the South Stand as part of our ongoing trial!

The Family Zone and Premium Zone areas are currently sold out.

All students (with a valid NUS card), seniors (65 years of age and over), young adults (age 21 and under), and active duty members of the armed forces are all included in the concession category.