| Score | 2-0 to Coventry City |
| Referee | Steve Lodge |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Venue | Highfield Road |
| Attendance | 18,792 |
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| Dion Dublin | penalty | 19 |
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| George Boateng | 34 |
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| Viorel Moldovan for Darren Huckerby | 68 |
| Willie Boland for George Boateng | 86 |
| Darren Huckerby | Y |
| Damien Duff for Patrick Valery | 45 |
| Martin Dahlin for Billy McKinlay | 66 |
| Chris Sutton | Y |
Comments:
As an unused sub, keeper Tim Flowers was sent off after 21 minutes for foul and abusive language directed at linesman Paul Vosper.