The 2016–17 season is

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's 133rd season in their existence and fifth consecutive in the English third tier, League One. Along with competing in League One, the club participated in three cup competitions: FA Cup,

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and

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. The season covers the period between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Review and events

July

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, Aaron Martin,

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and

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are all released following the end of their contracts.

Competitions

Preseason friendlies

On 24 May 2016, Coventry City announced they will visit National League North side Nuneaton Town on 9 July. Three days later, the ''Sky Blues'' announced they will face Championship side Norwich City on 26 July. On 24 June, Coventry announced their full pre-season schedule. On 10 July 2016, Coventry City confirmed they will play Ettifaq on Saturday 16, July. Three days later, the club announced a change to the friendly against the Saudi Arabian side and instead will now play Sturm Graz.

League One

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Results

On 22 June 2016, the fixtures for the 2016–17 season were announced.

FA Cup

EFL Cup

The draw for the first round was made on 22 June 2016, via a live stream on Facebook. Coventry City were drawn at home to

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side Portsmouth.

EFL Trophy

The 2016–17 EFL Trophy group stage draw was made on 27 July 2016. Coventry City faced Northampton Town, Wycombe Wanderers and West Ham United Academy during this phase of the competition.

Birmingham Senior Cup

Squad information

Squad details

* Player age and appearances/goals for the club as of beginning of 2016–17 season.

Review and events

July

Competitions

Preseason friendlies

League One

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Results

FA Cup

EFL Cup

EFL Trophy

Birmingham Senior Cup

Squad information

Squad details

Appearances

Goalscorers

Assists

Yellow cards

Red cards

Captains

Suspensions served

Monthly & weekly awards

End-of-season awards

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Trials

References

External links