Tammy Abraham scores twice as Aston Villa defeats Coventry 3-1
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Tammy Abraham scored two goals as Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory against Coventry City in the Carabao Cup on September 16, 2026. The match took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Villa took the lead with Abraham's early goal, but Victor Torp equalized for Coventry with a stunning free-kick. Ross Barkley restored Villa’s lead just before halftime, and Abraham sealed the win with another goal. Villa advances to face Bournemouth in the next round of the competition, scheduled for the week of October 26.
- •Aston Villa wins 3-1 against Coventry City in the Carabao Cup.
- •Tammy Abraham scores twice for Villa, Bartley adds another goal.
- •Victor Torp equalizes for Coventry with a free-kick goal.
- •Villa will play Bournemouth in the fourth round.
- •Coventry has only one win in five league matches this season.
- 9:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tammy Abraham’s double powers Aston Villa to Carabao Cup win at Coventry
"For Aston Villa, an overdue drama-free outing as Unai Emery’s side cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a Tammy Abraham double and a Ross Barkley header. Unfortunately for Coventry, it was a sorry case of more of the same. Frank Lampard’s side have lost five of their six matches in all competitions and continue to leak soft goals. It was hard to know whether Abraham’s tap-in or Barkley’s free header, both from corners, was worse from a Coventry perspective. The sight of Lampard hunched in the dugout, hands clasped, has become a familiar sight. Continue reading...
"Tammy Abraham scored twice as Aston Villa won 3-1 at Coventry City to book their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 16, 2026, 9:02 PMTammy Abraham’s double powers Aston Villa to Carabao Cup win at Coventry
For Aston Villa, an overdue drama-free outing as Unai Emery’s side cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round courtesy of a Tammy Abraham double and a Ross Barkley header. Unfortunately for Coventry, it was a sorry case of more of the same. Frank Lampard’s side have lost five of their six matches in all competitions and continue to leak soft goals. It was hard to know whether Abraham’s tap-in or Barkley’s free header, both from corners, was worse from a Coventry perspective. The sight of Lampard hunched in the dugout, hands clasped, has become a familiar sight. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Abraham double helps Villa cruise past Coventry into fourth round
Tammy Abraham scored twice as Aston Villa won 3-1 at Coventry City to book their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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