Birmingham City FC vs Peterborough United FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Peterborough United FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 15 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
| Demarai Gray | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 16' What a moment for Jack Marriott! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' Birmingham City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' The travelling Peterborough United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' Birmingham City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 31.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Birmingham City FC and Peterborough United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' Peterborough United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Jeremie Bela has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kristian Pedersen on 46 minute.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Birmingham City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' Time for substitution for Birmingham City FC. Ivan Sunjic is replaced by Gary Gardner.
- 61' Callum Morton gets the nod from Peterborough United FC. He replaces Jack Marriott and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' What composure from Jonson Clarke-Harris! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Birmingham City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Jordan James is withdrawn and Jordan Graham gets his opportunity.
- 82' Frankie Kent has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' The deadlock is broken! Gary Gardner gets on the scoresheet on 85 minutes.
- 86' Peterborough United FC make a change. Kwame Poku trudges off to be replaced by Samuel Szmodics on 86 minutes.
- 88' Scott Hogan doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
- 25
- 4
- 2
- 10
- 3
- 9
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↓ Gary Gardner 60'
- 18
-
19
Jordan James ↓ Jordan Graham 77'
Bench
-
24
Jordan Graham ↑ 77'
- 27
-
20
Gary Gardner ↑ 60'
- 5
-
11
Jeremie Bela ↑ 46'
- 15
- 22
Coach
Lee Bowyer
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 25
- 24
-
14
Jack Marriott ↓ Callum Morton 61'
- 5
- 16
- 18
- 6
- 9
- 8
-
15
Kwame Poku ↓ Samuel Szmodics 86'
Bench
-
12
Josh Knight ↑ 86'
- 23
-
7
Samuel Szmodics ↑ 86'
- 11
-
20
Callum Morton ↑ 61'
- 28
- 21
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Krystian Bielik | 1 |
| Willum Thor Willumsson | 1 |
| Ricky Jade-Jones | 1 |
| Emmanuel Fernandez | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Harlee Dean | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2022-01-25
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2022-01-22
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Barnsley FC
W
2022-01-18
Fulham FC
6–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2022-01-15
Preston North End FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2022-01-02
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-12-18
Blackburn Rovers FC
4–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Peterborough United FC Form
2022-01-25
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2022-01-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2022-01-15
Peterborough United FC
1–4
Coventry City FC
L
2021-12-18
Blackpool FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2021-12-11
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Millwall FC
W
2021-12-04
Nottingham Forest FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Peterborough United FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
60%
Birmingham City FC or Peterborough United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.