Birmingham City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee David Webb
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Birmingham City FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 11 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 2 / 5 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 1 |
| 12 | Scored | 10 |
| 11 | Conceded | 7 |
| +1 | GD | +3 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 25% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Birmingham City FC are 10th (11 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 6th (13 pts).
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
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
| Demarai Gray | 1 G |
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Koki Saito | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Birmingham City FC to score. At the same time, Queens Park Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Queens Park Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Chris Willock argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 18' Scotland international Lyndon Dykes has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jake Clarke-Salter made 282 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' Charlie Kelman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Queens Park Rangers FC so far.
- 33' Yoann Barbet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 32 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Neil Etheridge, a Philippines , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 44' Charlie Austin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 49' Macauley Bonne needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
- 52' Kristian Pedersen was booked on 52.
- 55' Fresh legs for Queens Park Rangers FC! Lyndon Dykes comes on to replace Charlie Austin.
- 56' Chris Willock makes way for Sam Field at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' Another change for Birmingham City FC made on 63 minute. Gary Gardner leaves to be changed by Alen Halilovic.
- 68' Queens Park Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Queens Park Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Scott Hogan has done his job and it is now time for Lukas Jutkiewicz to step up.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Macauley Bonne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Kristian Pedersen does the damage! The net is bulging and Birmingham City FC surge ahead!
- 85' A goal from the Croatia international Alen Halilovic! He fires home on 85 to make it 2-1!
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alen Halilovic on 86 minutes.
- 87' Albert Adomah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stefan Johansen on 87 minute.
- 90' Time for substitution for Birmingham City FC. Ivan Sanchez Aguayo is replaced by Yan Valery.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marc Roberts.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 30
- 2
- 12
-
20
Gary Gardner ↓ Alen Halilovic 63'
- 3
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Lukas Jutkiewicz 71'
- 15
- 17
-
11
Jeremie Bela ↓ Jonathan Leko 63'
- 34
Bench
-
14
Jonathan Leko ↑ 63'
-
4
Marc Roberts ↑ 63'
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 71'
- 5
- 8
- 1
-
35
Alen Halilovic ↑ 63'
- 18
-
6
Yan Valery ↑ 90'
Coach
Karanka
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Macauley Bonne ↓ Charlie Kelman 87'
- 20
-
45
Charlie Austin ↓ Lyndon Dykes 55'
-
14
Stefan Johansen ↓ Albert Adomah 87'
- 25
- 6
- 2
- 4
- 13
- 12
-
21
Chris Willock ↓ Sam Field 56'
Bench
-
15
Sam Field ↑ 56'
- 1
- 24
- 10
- 26
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 87'
- 19
-
29
Charlie Kelman ↑ 87'
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↑ 55'
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Ilias Chair | 2 |
| Matt Smith | 2 |
| Scott Hogan | 2 |
| Alen Halilovic | 1 |
| Steve Cook | 1 |
| Charlie Austin | 1 |
| Harlee Dean | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2021-02-27
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-02-23
Birmingham City FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2021-02-20
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-02-17
Millwall FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2021-02-13
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
2021-02-06
AFC Bournemouth
3–2
Birmingham City FC
L
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-02-27
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-02-24
Preston North End FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2021-02-20
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
AFC Bournemouth
W
2021-02-17
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Brentford FC
W
2021-02-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2021-02-01
Watford FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
63%
Birmingham City FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.