COVENTRY CITY V PRESTON NORTH END
THURSDAY JANUARY 10ST AT 7.45PM
AT THE RICOH ARENA, PHOENIX WAY, COVENTRY, CV6 6GE
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off at 7.45pm. The match is live on Sky Sports. If this Northern Area Semi-Final is level after ninety minutes, the game will go straight to penalties. The winner will face Crewe or Bradford City who play their semi-final on January 15th in the Northern Area Final which is over two legs.
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TRAVEL
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away.
Buses in Coventry
http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed14/network_coventry_buses_for_a_match_day_732648/index.shtml
BUS
The 101 bus service from Pool Meadow should be running for this game.
Parking: If the game is expected to attract less than 10,000 spectators then the Residental Parking Scheme may not be enforced.
City supporters can now pay on the day to park at the Ricoh Arena before Coventry City home games. £10 will be charged to park in Car Park A and C with £7 for Car Park B. Getting your parking from the Ricoh Arena itself may see you treated better.
Parking places are subject to availability and motorists will not be allowed to leave the car parks A & B for twenty minutes after the final whistle.
Park And Ride
The park and ride site is at The Oak Pub in Baginton near to Coventry Airport. Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and St Finbarrs and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.
Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane won't be affected. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.
For further information or to buy tickets at any the three sites log on to http://www.ricoharena.com/ or telephone 08444 121 747.
Kenilworth Supporters Club - http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/coventry_city_kenilworth_supporters_club_712828/index.shtml
Travel From London for Members of CCLSC http://www.cclsc.co.uk/
The Sky Blue Express return coach service is back for the new season. Leaving from Christ The King Club in Coundon to the Ricoh Arena for all home games. The coach leaves the club approximately 35mins prior to kick off and returns after the match.
Prices remain the same as last season which are £3.50 for Adults, £2 for under 16's and £5 Family Ticket (one adult//one under 16). Tickets will be available from behind the bar For Further Info you can contact the Sky Blue Express on // 07974532056 // www.facebook.com/skyblueexpress // www.twitter.com/skyblueexpress
CTK Parish Centre, 14 Westhill Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 2AA
SAT NAV
Some car satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
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ADMISSION Admission for everyone is £5
Corporate Hospitality; http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/city_v_preston_jpt_match_hospitality_777029/index.shtml
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THE LAST TIME
This is the first time the sides have met in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and is only the fourth cup match between the two sides in 34 league and cup meetings.
Coventry City got to this stage by beating Burton at home on penalties after a 0-0 draw, a 4-0 win at York City and a penalties win over Sheffield United after a 1-1 draw.
Preston beat Carlisle away on penalties, won 4-2 at Morecambe and needed penalties to win at Bury after a 3-3 draw.
Of the three previous cup matches between the two sides, City have won all three scoring nine goals to Preston's three.
City v Preston head to head http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/head_to_head/next/vs/match/index.shtml
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee for Coventry City's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area Semi-Final against Preston North End is Robbie Madley from West Yorkshire.
He began refereeing in 2002 and having progressed through the West Yorkshire League and Contributory League System, was promoted to Panel Referee in 2008. He spent a season as a Premier League Assistant Referee before being promoted to the Football League Referee List in 2010.
His last City game was the 1-1 home draw with MK Dons earlier this season and his only City game before that was the 2-2 draw at Cardiff City last season.
This season, he has had 19 matches and show 49 yellows and three red. His last game was Wigan's 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup last Saturday.
His assistants are Alan Clayton and James Wilson. The fourth official is Mark Haywood.
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BETTING TIPS
The bookmakers have made Coventry City favourites for the Johnstone Paint Trophy Northern Area Semi-Final on Thursday.
City are 10/11 to win with Preston at 11/4 and 5/2 for the draw.
Stephen Elliott is 11/2-5/1 favourite to score the first goal with Joe Garner, who joined Preston yesterday also at 11/2.
City skipper Carl Baker is 14/1 to be named Man Of The Match whilst there are odds of 8/13 that both teams will score in the match which kicks off at 7.45pm and is live on Sky.
If you are planning to have a bet on the game, make sure you shop around for the best odds. You can check out some of the odds being offered by clicking on http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/football-league-trophy/coventry-v-preston/winner