Coventry City vs. AS Monaco: Pre-season Friendly Updates

What Happened

Coventry City concluded their pre-season schedule with a home friendly against French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco on August 14, 2026. The match took place at the CBS Arena and kicked off at 7:30 PM BST, with team news released an hour prior. Frank Lampard was expected to provide post-match comments.

In the game, Coventry City took an early lead in the 12th minute with a goal scored by Simms, following a build-up involving Dasilva and Grimes. Monaco had a chance to equalize when Mika Biereth was sent through, but his shot was saved by Rushworth. Coventry's Thomas-Asante had a volley saved, and new signing Caleb Yirenkyi made a strong defensive tackle, followed by a missed opportunity when he shot at the goalkeeper with the goal open.

Background

Coventry City, who recently secured promotion, were playing their final warm-up match before their Premier League return after a 25-year absence. This friendly followed their previous win against RCD Espanyol. The return of midfielder Gustavo Hamer to the squad was anticipated for this match. Monaco, who had a training camp in England, were using this game as their final preparation before their Europa Conference League play-off tie against Ferencvaros on the following Thursday. Monaco had recently defeated Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield.

Key Facts

• The match between Coventry City and AS Monaco was a pre-season friendly.
• It took place on August 14, 2026, at the CBS Arena.
• Coventry City won the match.
• Simms scored the opening goal for Coventry City in the 12th minute.
• Denis Zakaria was expected to feature for Monaco, marking a return from injury.
• Folarin Balogun and Paul Pogba were not involved for Monaco.
• Coventry City was preparing for their return to the Premier League.
• AS Monaco was preparing for their Europa Conference League play-off against Ferencvaros.