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The last 32 of the FA Cup and although the Sky Blues are favourites to go through, Millwall will fancy their chances against a City side that are still struggling for form at home.

Vital Quotes: Jay Tabb

Tabb told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: ‘Every one of those Millwall players is going to want to prove that they’re good enough to play at this level.

‘We’ve got to make sure we match their work effort, and if we do that then I think we’ll win.’

Coventry City Team News:

Stephen Hughes replaces namesake Michael in midfield while defensive problems mean Elliott Ward is likely to be the only man playing in his recognised position.

Player to watch: Michael Mifsud

Missed a couple of great chances last week but the big occasion seems to bring the best out of him.

Millwall Team News:

Marcus Bignot, Ahmet Brkovic and Zak Whitbread could all feature.

Player to watch: Neil Harris

The experienced striker was on the mark against former club Nottingham Forest in midweek.

Match Facts & Stats

The last FA Cup meeting between the sides was in the third round of 1976/77 when the Sky Blues won 1-0.

Ref Watch:

Nigel Miller of Durham takes charge.

Next Fixtures:

Tuesday night trips to Hull for the Sky Blues and Cheltenham for the Lions.

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