Lampard plans lineup changes for Coventry's EFL Cup match against Villa
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Frank Lampard indicated he will adjust Coventry City's lineup for their EFL Cup third-round match against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Coventry has struggled in the Premier League, losing their first four matches this season. Lampard aims to provide opportunities for newer players, including Stephen Mfuni and Yann Gboho. He recognizes the significance of the Midlands derby for both teams and the Coventry fans, despite the match not being a Premier League fixture.
- •Coventry City has lost all four Premier League matches this season.
- •Lampard considers giving new signings their first starts.
- •The match is set for Wednesday against Aston Villa.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Coventry City 1-3 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Abraham, Mbaye & Barkley Steal the Show
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry City vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lampard hints that he will make changes for Villa clash
"Coventry City hosted Aston Villa this Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Coventry Building Society Arena for the third round of the EFL Cup. Here are the player ratings for both sides. Although Aston Villa did not need to play a previous match to qualify for this stage, Coventry did. Frank Lampard’s side defeated Plymouth 4-2 on […] The post Coventry City 1-3 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Abraham, Mbaye & Barkley Steal the Show appeared first on HEAVY.
"Coventry City host Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, in the first meeting between the Midlands rivals in 25 years. Frank Lampard’s side will see it as a rare opportunity to bu...
"Frank Lampard hinted that he will make changes in Coventry City’s EFL Cup third-round clash against Aston Villa on Wednesday.Coventry have lost all four of their opening Premier League fixtures so f...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:58 PMCoventry City 1-3 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Abraham, Mbaye & Barkley Steal the Show
Coventry City hosted Aston Villa this Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Coventry Building Society Arena for the third round of the EFL Cup. Here are the player ratings for both sides. Although Aston Villa did not need to play a previous match to qualify for this stage, Coventry did. Frank Lampard’s side defeated Plymouth 4-2 on […] The post Coventry City 1-3 Aston Villa: Player Ratings as Abraham, Mbaye & Barkley Steal the Show appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 4:25 AMCoventry City vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news
Coventry City host Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, in the first meeting between the Midlands rivals in 25 years. Frank Lampard’s side will see it as a rare opportunity to bu...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:15 PMLampard hints that he will make changes for Villa clash
Frank Lampard hinted that he will make changes in Coventry City’s EFL Cup third-round clash against Aston Villa on Wednesday.Coventry have lost all four of their opening Premier League fixtures so f...
- Sky Sports—Coventry vs Aston Villa team news LIVE!
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