Coventry City lost 0–5 to Brighton & Hove Albion later in the 2026–27 Premier League season.
The match was played on 13 September 2026 and became the season’s biggest away win at the time covered by the season article. Brighton scored five without reply, while Coventry failed to score at home.
This result provides a useful contrast with the opening weekend, when Coventry began their Premier League return by losing 0–3 away to Arsenal. Brighton had also made a strong start, beating Aston Villa 4–0 in their first match.
Coventry were one of three promoted teams for 2026–27, returning to the top flight after 25 years. Ipswich Town returned after one year, while Hull City returned after nine years. The three clubs’ different comeback stories can make their opening-season results easy to mix up.