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Everton v Coventry City: Head-to-head record and memorable meetings

Everton face Coventry City in the Premier League on Friday night, renewing a fixture that has not been played competitively for more than 25 years. The clubs first met in 1910 and have played each other 80 times, with Everton…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:30 AM
Everton v Coventry City: Head-to-head record and memorable meetings
Key Things to Know
  • Everton and Coventry City renew their historic rivalry in their first competitive meeting since January 2001.
  • Across 18 previous Premier League encounters, Coventry won six times compared to Everton's three victories.
  • Everton hold the superior overall record across 80 meetings, including a record 6-0 victory in November 1977.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton face Coventry City in the Premier League on Friday night, renewing a competitive fixture that has not taken place in over 25 years. The clubs first met in 1910 and have played 80 times across their history, with their most recent competitive clash occurring in January 2001 when Everton claimed a 3-1 victory.

While Everton hold the superior overall record, Coventry City dominated their Premier League encounters from 1992 to 2001, winning six matches to Everton's three alongside nine draws. Everton enter the clash sitting seventh in the Premier League table, while newly promoted Coventry occupy 16th position.

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