LEAGUE CUP / AWAY / PREVIEW

Coventry Cityv Villa

KICK-OFF WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 20:00 LONDONVENUE COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA

Predicted XI

4-2-3-1

Predicted from Bzzoiro Sports Data. The official team is named about an hour and 15 minutes before kick-off.

Before the game

Aston Villa begin Carabao Cup campaign at Coventry City tonightUnai Emery's side travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena for their first League Cup tie of the season.01:00
Emery relishes congested fixture list ahead of Coventry tripAston Villa's head coach says he is embracing a packed run of games as his side prepare for tonight's League Cup tie.01:00
UTV Fan Channel: Will Unai Emery unleash ‘Villa 2.0’ against Coventry City?The UTV Fan Channel panel predicted a heavily rotated Aston Villa XI for the Carabao Cup tie at Coventry City, arguing that Alejandro Garnacho and Ibrahim Mbaye must start to inject attacking intent.15 SEPT
1874: Harwood-Bellis must seize Coventry chance to stake claim against TottenhamThe 1874 panel expects heavy rotation for the Carabao Cup trip to Coventry City, arguing that Taylor Harwood-Bellis and several new signings need the minutes to prove themselves to Unai Emery.15 SEPT
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard considering squad changes for Villa cup tieThe Sky Blues boss may hand full debuts to three players when the two Midlands sides meet in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday evening.15 SEPT
UTV Fan Channel: Villa must ditch predictability and blood new signings against Coventry CityThe UTV Fan Channel panel urged Unai Emery to abandon his predictable system and hand meaningful minutes to expensive summer recruits in the Carabao Cup.14 SEPT
Aston Villa travel to Coventry City for Carabao Cup third-round tieUnai Emery's side make the short trip to face their Midlands rivals on Wednesday night, with both clubs desperate for a lift after poor league starts.14 SEPT
Aston Villa weigh up defensive options without Pau Torres ahead of Coventry cup tieUnai Emery faces a selection headache in the Carabao Cup after Saturday's defeat highlighted the absence of his Spanish centre-back.14 SEPT
Pau Torres injury could open the door for Taylor Harwood-Bellis debut at CoventryThe centre-back has yet to feature in a matchday squad, but Unai Emery suggested his chance is approaching.14 SEPT

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