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Wolves vs Coventry LIVE commentary: Wembley awaits winner of Midlands derby in FA Cup quarter-final
Wolves welcome Coventry to Molineux this weekend for a Midlands derby clash in the FA Cup, and it's live on talkSPORT.
The Old Gold and Sky Blues are into the last eight of England's biggest cup competition, and for the winner, a day at Wembley awaits.
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Gary O'Neil's side were expected to struggle this year but have defied all expectations and could end the season with a trophy and a place in Europe.
Meanwhile, Coventry overcame National League South side Maidstone United in the last round to set up this clash with their near-neighbours.
Wolves vs Coventry: Neto's absent
Pedro Neto has enjoyed an outstanding season for Wolves.
The Portuguese winger has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League.
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He has nine assists and has been a constant menace on the right of Wolves' attacking trio.
Neto is quick and direct; however, he's set to miss this match with a hamstring injury.
His absence means the hosts are without one of their best players, which could balance the sides a bit more and encourage Coventry.
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- Wolves are unbeaten in their last five home games against Coventry in all competitions (W3 D2), with this the first such meeting since a 1-1 draw in League One in October 2013.
- This is the first FA Cup meeting between Wolves and Coventry since the 1983-84 third round, with the Sky Blues progressing following a 3-0 win in a second replay.
- Wolves have progressed from two of their last three FA Cup quarter-final ties, most recently a 2-1 win over Manchester United in 2018-19.
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Wolves vs Coventry: Team news
Wolves: Jose Sa, Kilman, Santiago Bueno, Gomes, Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Doyle, Mario Lemina, Ait Nouri, Sarabia, Fraser.
Subs: Doherty, Traore, Noha Lemina, Hugo Bueno, Bentley, Barnett, Chirewa, Chiwome, Holman.
Coventry: Collins, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, van Ewijk, Sheaf, Eccles, Bidwell, Palmer, Wright, Simms.
Subs: Binks, Dasilva, Kelly, O'Hare, Wilson, Godden, Overgaard, Tavares, Andrews.
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- Coventry have progressed from just one of their previous seven FA Cup quarter-final ties, doing so in 1986-87 en route to winning the trophy. This is their first appearance at this stage of the competition since a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in 2008-09.
- Kasey Palmer has been involved in seven goals in his five FA Cup appearances for Coventry City, scoring three and assisting four. No player remaining in the competition has been involved in more goals this term than Palmer (5 – 2 goals, 3 assists).
Wolves vs Coventry: What has been said?
Coventry boss Robins can't wait for this match to get going.
He said: “It’s a brilliant game, you have very few opportunities to play in games like this, so you have to make the best of it and try to get through.
“There is no reason not to be excited about this, it is going to be a fantastic occasion.
“It’s brilliant, the Cup in itself is a world-famous competition and you want to do well in it every year.
“We are trying to make up for last year, still, we want to give a good account of ourselves and cause them problems.
“I played in a quarter-final and a semi-final and was part of a final as well, it is an amazing competition still. To try to get a place at Wembley is a real big carrot. We want to try and get a first semi-final in however long.
“We know it is a tough, tough ask, even though they have a lot of injuries. We are just hoping we can play well enough to get a good result for ourselves and progress through."
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- Wolves have won their last five FA Cup ties against sides from a lower division. They were last eliminated by a lower ranked side in 2012-13, going out to non-league Luton Town.
- Coventry are the top scorers in the FA Cup this season (first round onwards) with 16 goals. It’s the joint-most they’ve ever scored in a single campaign, level with 1962-63.
- Ellis Simms scored a hat-trick in the fifth round – his first ever FA Cup goals, and the first Coventry player to score an FA Cup treble since Darren Huckerby against Macclesfield Town in January 1999.
Wolves vs Coventry: Date and how to follow
This FA Cup quarter-final clash is set to take place on Saturday, March 16.
Kick-off at Molineux is scheduled for 12:15pm, which is a bit odd.
Domestic games on Saturday usually start at 12:30pm, but it's been changed for TV broadcast.
ITV 1 are set to show this one.
talkSPORT will have live coverage from the Midlands, with Reshmin Chowdhury serving as your presenter.
Commentary will come from Jim Proudfoot and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton.
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