Coventry City Triumphs Over Maidstone United in FA Cup Clash

Ellis Simms' first-half hat trick propels Coventry to a 5-0 victory, ending Maidstone United's historic FA Cup run.

Coventry City defeated Maidstone United 5-0, with Ellis Simms scoring a first-half hat trick.
Maidstone United, a sixth-tier team, had become the lowest-ranked side to reach the FA Cup's last 16 since 1978.
The match marked the end of Maidstone's fairytale journey, which had captured the imagination of football fans.
Maidstone's run in the tournament had previously earned them around £500,000, a significant sum for the club.
Coventry will advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2009, awaiting their next opponents.