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COVENTRY CITY GW5 PREDICTED XI vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST
vs 🌲 Nottingham Forest (A) · Sat 19 Sep, 17:30 BST
Medium confidence⚙️ 3-5-2🕒 Updated 2026-09-15
MANAGER NOTE Coventry lost 1–2 at Hull in GW2 and travel to the Etihad against Manchester City. Hamer and Wright offer minimal FPL ceiling; City's GW2 win at Selhurst makes this the round's heaviest away task for any promoted side.
FORMATION: 3-5-2
STARTING XI
1GKOliver Dovin£4.5m
2CBBobby Thomas£4.0m
3CBJoel Latibeaudiere£4.0m
4CBLiam Kitching£4.0m
5MFJay Da Silva£4.0m
6MFJosh Eccles£4.0m
7MFMatt Grimes£5.0m
8MFGustavo Hamer★£5.0m
9MFMilan van Ewijk£4.5m
10FWDHaji Wright£5.0m
11FWDEllis Simms£5.0m
BENCH
GKBen Wilson
MFKaine Kesler Hayden
MFFrank Onyeka
MFJack Rudoni
FWDBrandon Thomas-Asante
🎯 SET PIECES
PenaltyHaji Wright
Backup penEllis Simms
CornersGrimes (R/L)
Free kicksGrimes
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✓ No major absences reported
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COVENTRY CITY LINEUP FAQ
Who takes penalties for Coventry City? +
Haji Wright is Coventry City's first-choice penalty taker in 2026/27. The backup is Ellis Simms.
What formation does Coventry City play? +
Coventry City are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 in GW5 vs Nottingham Forest. Check closer to kickoff (Sat 19 Sep, 17:30 BST) for the confirmed XI.
Who takes corners for Coventry City? +
Grimes (R/L) takes corners for Coventry City in 2026/27.
Who is Coventry City's best FPL player in GW5? +
Based on fixture (Nottingham Forest, A) and form, the standout Coventry City FPL options are Gustavo Hamer (£5.0m). See the FootballDream FPL captain picks for GW5 for a full breakdown.
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