How to watch today's Coventry vs Derby Championship game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Coventry City hosts Derby County on Friday, looking to move one step closer to securing automatic promotion to the promised land of the Premier League.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Coventry vs Derby, as we bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	Sky Sports
	Australia	beIN Sports Australia
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	FanCode
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch Coventry vs Derby with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Coventry vs Derby kick-off time

Championship - Championship

Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry vs Derby kicks off on 3 Apr 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.

Match preview

The Sky Blues hold a nine-point lead at the summit of the Championship table, while the Rams are three points adrift of the playoffs in eighth.

Frank Lampard's Coventry have recorded seven wins from eight games, only losing to in-form Southampton in a sequence which has put them in charge of the automatic promotion race.

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Coventry need a maximum of 14 points from their final seven fixtures to secure a long-awaited return to the Premier League. 

Derby travel with confidence, winning four of their last five matches, clocking successive 1-0 victories. With this match against the league leaders, and a trip to Southampton on April 11th, it's crunch time for the visitors in their quest to finish inside the top six. 

Key stats & injury news

Coventry possesses the best home record in the division with 45 points from 19 matches.

They've scored 18 goals in their last eight games, and netted at least 14 more times (81) than any other club.

Team news & squads

Coventry vs Derby lineups

Coventry

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

DER

19

C. Rushworth

3

J. Dasilva

27

M. van Ewijk

4

B. Thomas

15

L. Kitching

6

M. Grimes

16

F. Onyeka

14

R. Esse

28

J. Eccles

7

T. Sakamoto

9

E. Simms

12

R. O'Donnell

5

M. Clarke

28

D. Sanderson

2

D. Murkin

23

J. Ward

27

L. Travis

34

J. Banel

18

D. Ozoh

25

B. Brereton Diaz

42

B. Clark

9

C. Morris

4-2-3-1

DER

COV

-Line up

• 19

  C. Rushworth

• 3

  J. Dasilva

• 27

  M. van Ewijk

  80’

• 4

  B. Thomas

• 15

  L. Kitching

• 6

  M. Grimes

  90’ + 1’

• 16

  F. Onyeka

  12’

• 14

  R. Esse

  12’

  63’

• 28

  J. Eccles

  62’

• 7

  T. Sakamoto

• 9

  E. Simms

  63’

Substitutes

• 20

  K. Kesler-Hayden

• 13

  B. Wilson

• 10

  E. Mason-Clark

  63’

• 11

  H. Wright

  63’

• 26

  L. Woolfenden

• 21

  J. Bidwell

• 24

  J. Markelo

• 5

  J. Rudoni

  62’

  68’, 80’

• 29

  V. Torp

  90’ + 1’

Manager

• F. Lampard

DER

-Line up

• 12

  R. O'Donnell

• 5

  M. Clarke

  38’

• 28

  D. Sanderson

• 2

  D. Murkin

• 23

  J. Ward

• 27

  L. Travis

  29’

• 34

  J. Banel

  72’

• 18

  D. Ozoh

  86’

• 25

  B. Brereton Diaz

  38’, 77’

• 42

  B. Clark

• 9

  C. Morris

  65’

Substitutes

• 29

  O. Fraulo

  72’

• 54

  C. Allen

  86’

• 7

  P. Agyemang

  65’

  81’

• 4

  D. Batth

• 3

  C. Forsyth

• 16

  L. Thompson

• 45

  C. Smith

• 44

  I. Gordon

• 51

  H. Price

Manager

• J. Eustace

Form

Head-to-Head Record

COV

Last 5 matches

DER

2

Wins

1

Draw

2

Wins

• Derby

  3

  -

  5

  Coventry

• Derby

  2

  -

  0

  Coventry

• Coventry

  1

  -

  2

  Derby

• Derby

  1

  -

  1

  Coventry

• Coventry

  1

  -

  0

  Derby

8

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Coventry vs Derby today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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