Newcastle – Coventry

Newcastle host Coventry in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, as the Magpies sit tenth with five points from three games – a win and two draws giving them a modest 6‑4 goal difference – while the visitors languish bottom of the table, winless and yet to find the net, having conceded ten without reply. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and climb further up the table, whereas Coventry’s primary aim will be to break their barren streak and salvage at least a point. Historically the two clubs have not met often in recent seasons, but the gap in form and confidence is evident. A win for Newcastle could see them edge closer to the European places, while a slip would give Coventry a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak campaign.