Taiwo Awoniyi is a Coventry City forward and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 12 August 1997 in Ilorin, Nigeria, Awoniyi is 29 years old. In the 2026/27 Premier League, Awoniyi has played 232 minutes across 4 appearances (3 starts), with 0 goals and 0 assists. Figures are up to 1 October 2026.
Suspended until 19 Oct Chance of playing in the next round: 0 per cent.
Source: Fantasy Premier League, updated 13 September 2026. Clubs confirm team news before each game; see Coventry City team news.
Profile
2026/27 Premier League numbers
| Minutes | 232 |
| Starts | 3 |
| Appearances | 4 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.04 |
| Penalties missed | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 |
| Red cards | 1 |
| Tackles | 1 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 |
0 goals from 1.30 expected goals and 0 assists from 0.04 expected assists, per Fantasy Premier League's figures.
Fantasy Premier League's set-piece notes list Taiwo Awoniyi as Coventry City's listed choice for penalties. The full list for every club is on the penalty takers page.
League numbers from Fantasy Premier League, up to 1 October 2026. Coventry City's next game is Coventry v Newcastle on Mon 12 Oct at 20:00 UK time.
Every competition
| Competition | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 4 | 3 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
For Coventry City in 2026/27, from the match-data feed: 5 appearances and 1 goal in all competitions.
Taiwo Awoniyi costs £5.4m in Fantasy Premier League (£5.5m at the start of the season), is selected by 0.4% of managers and has 3 points so far (0.8 a game).
Source: Fantasy Premier League, 1 October 2026. The next deadline is on the FPL deadlines page.
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Common questions
What shirt number does Taiwo Awoniyi wear?
Taiwo Awoniyi wears the number 14 shirt for Coventry City in 2026/27, according to the club's squad list in the match-data feed.
How old is Taiwo Awoniyi?
Taiwo Awoniyi was born on 12 August 1997 in Ilorin and is 29 years old.
How many goals has Taiwo Awoniyi scored this season?
0 in the Premier League in 2026/27, from 1.30 expected goals, with 0 assists, up to 1 October 2026. In all competitions: 1 goal in 5 appearances.
What position does Taiwo Awoniyi play?
Taiwo Awoniyi is listed as a forward for Coventry City.
Is Taiwo Awoniyi suspended?
Fantasy Premier League's latest note, from 13 September 2026, says: "Suspended until 19 Oct"