Bae Junho has a promising chance for Stoke City at the edge of the box, but is thwarted by a last-ditch tackle before he could take the shot.

A good opportunity created by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi's pass.

Coventry City nearly take the lead as Haji Wright goes down under Simkin’s challenge, but the referee saw it as a save from the goalkeeper rather than a penalty.

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto comes on for Coventry City, replacing Romain Esse, who has had a quiet game. Sakamoto is expected to bring fresh energy to the final half hour.

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

The goal has lifted Stoke. All of a sudden they realise they can get a result here, they're confident, they're moving it well, they're moving quicker around the pitch.

Coventry have got to regroup here and they need to get a more aggressive. Put them under pressure at the back because they will make mistakes.

At the moment it's a little bit too easy for them to be able to work up the pitch.

Stoke City make tactical changes as Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Eric-Junior Bocat come on.

This move suggests a like-for-like swap with Million Manhoef and Maksym Talovierov making way, with Bocat possibly offering a more attacking option at left-back.

Coventry City are showing signs of frustration as a promising run by Jack Rudoni is cut short by the offside flag, dampening the spirits of the home fans. The decision has left Coventry supporters feeling hard done by as Stoke benefit from the call.

Victor Torp has replaced Frank Onyeka for Coventry City. Onyeka may be feeling the effects of an earlier injury, hence the substitution by Frank Lampard, aiming for fresh legs in midfield.

Coventry City’s Haji Wright cuts infield and releases a shot, forcing a decent save from Stoke City's goalkeeper, Tommy Simkin. Simkin's body weight shifted the other way, but he managed to reach down and grab the ball at the second attempt.

It's a crucial preventive move as Coventry intensify their offence.

Mike Sheron
Former Stoke City striker on BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke have started with definitely a 4-4-2 press with a patient press. It's a mid press, mid block press.

I felt like in the first half Coventry got too much space in those areas. So as long as they go round you and not through, you might have half a chance. So reasonable start I think.

Coventry City's Haji Wright is caught offside while attempting to break through Stoke's defence. This offside call prevents a clear goalscoring opportunity for Coventry.

Stoke City start the second half strongly as Lamine Cisse's header from the centre of the box is saved by Coventry's goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. Ben Gibson provided the assist with a cross from the left.

The second-half has commenced at the CBS Arena with both teams back on the pitch.

Coventry City will be looking to regain the dominance they showed in the first half, while Stoke City will aim to build on their late first half equaliser.

It's all to play for as the teams search for the decisive goal.

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

You want to try and make sure you don't give give away silly set-plays, silly free-kicks, corners, even long throws these days and it's a shame, but you know what football's like, you sit back, you don't go for the it and it can bite you on the backside and Stoke have managed to peg Coventry back.

They've got to win the game again.

Half-time at the CBS Arena sees the match tied 1-1.

Coventry City dominated most of the first half, with Haji Wright opening the scoring early with a header from Jay Dasilva's cross. Despite their dominance, Coventry missed multiple opportunities.

Stoke City, against the run of play, equalised just before the break with Ben Gibson's header from a Sorba Thomas corner.

At the very end of the first half, Stoke City's Ben Gibson capitalises on a corner, heading the ball into the net, levelling the score at 1-1 against Coventry City.

It was a well-rehearsed set-piece move, exploiting their height advantage with four centre-backs. The ball ended up in the roof of the net, providing a crucial equaliser for Stoke.

Mark Elliott
Stoke City commentator on BBC Radio Stoke

Brilliant. Ben Gibson completely against the run of play. First shot of the game for Stoke City right on half-time.

It's a header from Gibson and it's Coventry 1, Stoke City 1.

Steve Ogrizovic
Ex-Coventry City goalkeeper on BBC CWR

Coventry have been comfortable, no major alarms, buy they've not really gone for it. They've not gone for this second goal."

Coventry City have managed the game well leading up to half-time, with no major alarms defensively against Stoke.

Jay Dasilva has found plenty of room on the left, but the Sky Blues have yet to vigorously pursue a second goal, perhaps conserving their energy as they approach the break.

As the first half draws to a close, Coventry City maintain their 1-0 lead.

Despite Stoke City's improved play over the last few minutes, they have struggled to create meaningful attempts on goal.

Coventry's defence have been effective in blocking Stoke's moves, with the visitors yet to register a clear shot on target.