Birmingham City FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 May | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | Reading FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 May | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Birmingham City FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #17 |
| 64 | Points | 55 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 13 / 16 | W / D / L | 15 / 10 / 21 |
| 57 | Scored | 51 |
| 56 | Conceded | 56 |
| +1 | GD | -5 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 37% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Birmingham City FC are 10th (64 pts). Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Birmingham City FC and Stoke City FC is underway.
- 5' Stoke City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Nick Powell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Birmingham City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael O'Neill might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Josef Bursik has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' Scott Hogan was booked on 49.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Stoke City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' The referee shows Stoke City FC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Surridge made 14 appearances and scored 61 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Scott Hogan is withdrawn and Chuks Aneke gets his opportunity.
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nick Powell on 67.
- 71' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Lukas Jutkiewicz has done his job and it is now time for Jonathan Leko to step up.
- 76' Jacob Brown has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Surridge on 76 minute.
- 81' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ben Wilmot suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' It looks surprising Stoke City FC does not make any changes. Leo Ostigard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 12
- 10
- 20
- 3
- 13
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Chuks Aneke 65'
- 11
- 34
Bench
-
15
Chuks Aneke ↑ 65'
-
14
Jonathan Leko ↑ 71'
- 27
- 5
- 17
- 18
- 23
Coach
Lee Bowyer
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 4
- 7
- 36
- 9
- 25
-
22
Sam Surridge ↓ Jacob Brown 76'
- 14
- 19
- 12
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
18
Jacob Brown ↑ 76'
- 3
- 6
- 15
- 11
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 3 |
| Harlee Dean | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| Jay Stansfield | 2 |
| Jordan Thompson | 2 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Che Adams | 1 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2021-08-14
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Stoke City FC
D
2021-08-07
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-05-08
Blackburn Rovers FC
5–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2021-05-01
Birmingham City FC
0–4
Cardiff City FC
L
2021-04-24
Derby County FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-04-21
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Birmingham City FC or Stoke City FC 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Stoke City FC
64%
Birmingham City FC or Stoke City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
13%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.