West Bromwich Albion — Birmingham City 0:1: match report and statistics
England. Championship · 10.10.2026 11:30 · Finished
Gavin Ward (England)
Team playing styles
West Bromwich Albion
Strengths
- Creating chances through individual skillVery Strong
- Free kicksStrong
- Defending set piecesStrong
- Protecting the leadStrong
- Stealing the ball from the oppositionStrong
Weaknesses
- Aerial duelsWeak
- Avoiding individual errorsWeak
- Defending against attacks down the wingsWeak
- Defending against through ball attacksWeak
Playing style
Short passes Play with width Attacking down the left
Birmingham City
Strengths
- Coming back from losing positionsVery Strong
- Attacking down the wingsStrong
- Creating chances through individual skillStrong
- Protecting the leadStrong
Weaknesses
- Keeping possession of the ballWeak
- Defending set piecesVery Weak
Playing style
Attempt crosses often Attacking down the right Play with width Long balls Control the game in the opposition's half Consistent first eleven
What to expect
- West Bromwich Albionwill steal the ball from the opposition oftenLikely
- Birmingham Citywill score from a wingplay situationLikely
Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.
Score by periods
| Team | 1 | 2 | Σ |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Birmingham City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Match events
1st half0 : 1
Match statistics
- 1.05 Expected goals (xG) 2.54
- 54% Possession 46%
- 14 Total shots 15
- 2 Shots on target 7
- 2 Big Chances 3
- 7 Corners 9
- 85 (418/492)Assists(335/420) 80
- 2 Yellow cards 4
- 0.6 xG on target (xGOT) 2.56
- 8 Shots off target 2
- 4 Shots blocked 6
- 9 Shots from inside the penalty area 13
- 5 Shots from outside the penalty area 2
- 2 Hit the woodwork 0
- 23 Touches in opposition box 31
- 0 Accurate through passes 0
- 0 Offsides 2
- 12 Free kicks 8
- 51 (24/47)Long Balls(23/62) 37
- 75 (114/151)Passes in final third(83/126) 66
- 24 (5/21)Crosses(4/24) 17
- 1.11 Expected assists (xA) 0.92
- 18 Throw-ins 19
- 8 Fouls 12
- 63 (12/19)Tackles(10/24) 42
- 55 Duels won 58
- 45 Clearances 35
- 8 Steals 7
- 1 Errors leading to shot 0
- 0 Errors leading to goal 0
- 6 Saves 2
- 2.56 xGOT faced 0.6
- 1.56 Goals prevented 0.6
- 3 Goal kicks 9
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion4-4-2Birmingham City4-2-3-1 Starting line-up
- 1
Max O'LearyGK - 4
Callum Styles - 2
Chris MephamC - 3
Nathaniel Phillips - 18
Brayann Pereira - 7
Felix Horn Myhre - 15
Toby Collyer - 17
Ousmane Diakite - 20
Rabby Inzingoula8' - 11
Jimmy Jay Morgan89' - 19
Aune Heggebo
Substitutes
- 6
George Campbell - 8
Jayson Molumby - 9
Barney Stewart70' - 13
Matt IngramGK - 21
Isaac Price79' - 22
Conor Townsend - 23
Tammer Bany - 29
Harry Whitwell80' - 35
Matthew Crowther
Coach
James Morrison
Missing players
Nolan Galves Missing Player
Michael Johnston Missing Player
Starting line-up
- 1
James BeadleGK - 26
Bright Osayi-Samuel89' - 5
Phil Neumann - 4
Christoph KlarerC - 20
Alex Cochrane31' - 24
Tomoki Iwata - 14
Jhon Solis - 7
Carlos Vicente75' - 28
Jay Stansfield79' - 17
Liam Millar - 9
August Priske Flyger41'
Substitutes
- 2
Ethan Laird - 10
Demarai Gray85' - 16
Patrick Roberts55' - 18
Max Bird69' - 19
Taylor Hickman85' - 21
Ryan AllsopGK - 23
Dael Fry - 32
Luis Vazquez - 33
Marvin Ducksch69'
Coach
Chris Davies
Missing players
Marc Leonard Missing Player
Scott Wright Missing Player
Paik Seung-ho Missing Player
Positional statistics
West Bromwich Albion
Attack sides
Left flank41%
Centre25%
Right flank34%
Where the game is played
29%Own third
42%Middle
29%Opponent third
Shot directions
Own
19% 75% 6%
Opponent
13% 76% 12%
Left flankCentreRight flank
Shot zones
Own
14% 51% 35%
Opponent
15% 58% 27%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box
Birmingham City
Attack sides
Left flank32%
Centre26%
Right flank42%
Where the game is played
33%Own third
40%Middle
27%Opponent third
Shot directions
Own
10% 79% 11%
Opponent
14% 67% 18%
Left flankCentreRight flank
Shot zones
Own
17% 51% 32%
Opponent
10% 65% 25%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box
Season team stats
Average per match
West Bromwich AlbionBirmingham CityGeneral
Goals12
Shots1013
Yellow cards22
Corners56
Fouls1013
Offsides22
Aerial duels won, %5144
Possession, %5348
Pass accuracy, %8571
Average rating6.66.6
Attack
Goals12
Shots1013
Shots on target44
Successful dribbles65
Fouls won1410
Dispossessed75
Offsides22
Defence
Tackles1915
Fouls1013
Interceptions7.98.3
Clearances25.529.9
Shots blocked4.33.1
Opponent shots11.612.3
Goals by situation
Goals / Shots (Conversion)
Open play0.9 / 5.6 (15%)0.6 / 7.5 (8%)
Set pieces0.1 / 3.9 (3%)0.4 / 4.5 (8%)
Counter attacks0.1 / 0.3 (50%)— / 1.1
Penalties0.1 / 0.1 (100%)0.1 / 0.1 (100%)
Own goals—0.4 / 0.4 (100%)
Total1.3 / 9.9 (12%)1.5 / 13.6 (11%)
Passes per match
Short462281
Long4563
Crosses1523
Through balls1—
Total525368
Top scorers
Top assists
Best rated
Head-to-head
West Bromwich Albion?LDWWD
Matches played: 15
draws: 4
6 / 15
Wins
5 / 1520 / 40
Goals
20 / 4021 / 41
Yellow cards
20 / 410 / 0
Red cards
0 / 0Birmingham City?DWLDD
Matches
Previous matches: West Bromwich Albion
Previous matches: Birmingham City
Preview
Match info
- Tournament
- England. Championship
- Season
- 2026/2027
- Referee
- Gavin Ward
Upcoming matches: West Bromwich Albion
Upcoming matches: Birmingham City
England. Championship
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea City | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | +8 | 20 | WWWLD |
| 2 |  West Ham United | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | +11 | 16 | DDWWW |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | +4 | 15 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | +5 | 14 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  Queens Park Rangers | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | +3 | 14 | DDDDL |
| 6 | Birmingham City | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | +2 | 14 | WDWLD |
| 7 | West Bromwich Albion | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 14 | LLDWW |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 14 | DWLLW |
| 9 |  Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | +1 | 13 | WWWDW |
| 10 |  Charlton Athletic | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | -3 | 13 | DLDLD |
| 11 |  Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0 | 11 | WDDLW |
| 12 |  Lincoln City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 11 | LWDDW |
| 13 |  Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | +9 | 10 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | -3 | 10 | DWLDD |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 10 | LWWLL |
| 16 |  Blackburn Rovers | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 | WDWLL |
| 17 |  Norwich City | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 9 | LLLWW |
| 18 |  Sheffield United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 | WLLWL |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 8 | DWLLW |
| 20 |  Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | -3 | 8 | LLLWL |
| 21 |  Cardiff City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | -2 | 7 | LWLDL |
| 22 |  Derby County | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 5 | DDLLL |
| 23 |  Preston North End | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | -7 | 4 | DLWLL |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | -8 | 4 | WDLDL |
- Promotion - Premier League
- Promotion - Championship (Play-off: Round of 4)
- Promotion - Championship (Play-off: Round of 8)
- Relegation - First League
Match forecast
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First goal and after
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Corners and cards
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xG and shots
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Half-time / full-time
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Markets in head-to-head
67%Goal in 1st half4 of 6
67%Over 1.54 of 6
33%Over 2.52 of 6
33%Over 3.52 of 6
50%Both teams to score3 of 6
17%West Bromwich Albion wins1 of 6
50%Birmingham City wins3 of 6
33%Draw2 of 6
Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.33 goals per match on average.
Match profile
Assists
85% 418/492
80% 335/420
Long Balls
51% 24/47
37% 23/62
Passes in final third
75% 114/151
66% 83/126
Crosses
24% 5/21
17% 4/24
Tackles
63% 12/19
42% 10/24