Coventry secures first Premier League win over Newcastle since 1999
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Coventry claimed a 4-1 victory against Newcastle on October 12, moving out of the relegation zone. The win marked Coventry's first over Newcastle since 1999 and their first in the Premier League since 2001. Jack Rudoni scored the opening penalty, followed by goals from Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni. Sven Botman scored for Newcastle, who now sit with two losses this season. Coventry hopes to build on the momentum with an upcoming match against Tottenham.
- •Coventry climbs from 19th to 14th in the Premier League standings.
- •Jack Rudoni opened the scoring with a penalty early in the match.
- •Sidiki Cherif scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry.
- •Newcastle had opportunities but failed to capitalize on them.
- •Coventry will face Tottenham next on October 19.
- 9:35 PMBBC Sport — Coventry thrash Newcastle to claim first PL home win in 25 years
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
"Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win against Newcastle on Monday.And Coventry's first win over Newcastle since 1999 bolstered their bid to avoid relegation in their first season in the Premier League since 2001.
"Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years.
Sources
External links- BBC SportOct 12, 2026, 9:35 PMCoventry thrash Newcastle to claim first PL home win in 25 years
Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 8:58 PMCoventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win against Newcastle on Monday.And Coventry's first win over Newcastle since 1999 bolstered their bid to avoid relegation in their first season in the Premier League since 2001.
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