The England. League Cup. Third round continues with an electrifying showdown as Coventry City hosts Aston Villa on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 21:00 local time. The match takes place at Home Arena in Germany, where fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Referee Benjamin Cortus will officiate the encounter. Weather conditions are expected to be Clear skies, 20°C. Coventry City comes into this fixture with momentum, although the potential absence of Wagner could impact their lineup. On the other side, Aston Villa faces similar concerns with Fischer listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: Aston Villa 3 - 3 Coventry City (2023). Aston Villa 3 - 0 Coventry City (2021). Aston Villa 2 - 1 Coventry City (2022). Aston Villa 3 - 3 Coventry City (2022). Aston Villa 4 - 0 Coventry City (2021). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 1:2.