Coventry City beat Plymouth Argyle 4-2 in the EFL Cup, using their greater share of possession to control the match despite both sides starting in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Coventry had 66% possession and attempted 12 shots, compared with Plymouth’s 11, while each team registered five efforts on target. Jack Rudoni and Taiwo Awoniyi were among Coventry’s goalscorers, providing the decisive attacking output in a game where the visitors were notably more efficient with their opportunities. That contrast was also reflected in the goalkeeping figures: Coventry’s goalkeeper recorded a 60% save rate from five shots on target faced, whereas Plymouth’s goalkeeper saved 20% from the same number. Plymouth still scored twice despite operating with 34% possession, but Coventry’s territorial control and sharper finishing allowed them to establish the margin required to progress. The matching formations placed particular importance on midfield control and execution in the final third, areas in which Coventry’s numerical advantage in possession translated into a stronger overall result. Coventry advance with an encouraging early-season cup performance.