In the third round of the EFL Cup, Tottenham Hotspur will visit Championship team Coventry City on Wednesday night, hoping to bounce back from a crushing loss over the weekend.
Coventry returned from their two-week break with a respectable point at the home of in-form Watford in the Championship on Saturday afternoon, although the visitors may have been better off with all three points after a lackluster one-goal loss to Norwich City at the CBS Arena before the international break.
On Sunday afternoon, Spurs suffered the terrible blow of a derby defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the third straight game against their North London rivals. Mikel Arteta's team won all three Premier League points thanks to a header from Arsenal center-back Gabriel in the second half.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Coventry City vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this League Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Coventry City vs. Tottenham kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at The Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, West Midlands, and kicks off on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Sep. 18 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Sep. 18 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Sep. 18 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Sep. 18 | 12:00 p.m. |
Coventry City vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Coventry City are feeling the strain from Ben Sheaf’s absence, as the midfielder battles a leg injury with hopes of returning by the end of the month. The lack of midfield options was evident in their match at Watford, where they suffered another setback as Joel Latibeaudiere had to leave the game in the second half with a knock.
Meanwhile, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s tough 2024 continues, with the Japanese winger sidelined until October due to an ankle injury, further depleting the Sky Blues' options.
Coventry City predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Wilson (GK) — Van Ewijk, Binks, Thomas, Bidwell — Allen, Eccles, Mason-Clark, Rudoni, Wright — Simms.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Tottenham will still be without forward Richarlison, as the Brazilian remains sidelined with a muscle injury. In his absence, summer signing Dominic Solanke, who made his home debut on Sunday, is likely to continue leading the Spurs attack.
Yves Bissouma is doubtful for the trip to the CBS Arena, giving midfielders Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall a strong chance to feature in the starting lineup.
After coming off the bench during the North London derby loss, Wilson Odobert and Timo Werner could get the nod to start on Wednesday night, aiming to trouble Coventry’s defense from the outset.
Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Forster (GK) — Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Davies — Gray, Sarr, Kulusevski — Werner, Odobert, Solanke.
Injured: Richarlison, Yves Bissouma
Suspended: None
Coventry City vs. Tottenham Prediction
Following last season's early exit from the EFL Cup, Tottenham will be eager to edge closer to ending their long silverware drought.
While Coventry have proven they can hold their own against Premier League sides in recent cup ties, we don’t foresee Wednesday night being one for the Sky Blues to remember.
- Prediction: Coventry City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- Stoke City vs. Fleetwood Town
- Blackpool vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Brentford vs. Leyton Orient
- Everton vs. Southampton
- Preston North End vs. Fulham
- QPR vs. Crystal Palace
- Manchester United vs Barnsley
Wednesday, September 18
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Wolves
- Coventry City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
