Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Birmingham City FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Birmingham City FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Stoke City FC
Tue 26 Dec 2023 · 17:15 UTC St Andrew's Ground HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 12' Jordan Thompson
0–2 31' Lynden Gooch
0–3 53' Andre Vidigal
Jay Stansfield 69' 1–3
Koji Miyoshi 12' Y
Juninho Bacuna 33' Y
Y 34' Andre Vidigal
Y 51' Junior Tchamadeu
Y 83' Joon-ho Bae

Overview

Match Preview

Birmingham City FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at St Andrew's Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
  • Assistant 2 Mark Dwyer
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 6.8 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

6
5
3
Birmingham City FC 14 games · Avg 2.1 goals Stoke City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-26 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Stoke City FC 2023-04-10 Birmingham City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC 2022-11-05 Stoke City FC 1–2 Birmingham City FC 2022-02-19 Stoke City FC 2–2 Birmingham City FC 2021-08-14 Birmingham City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC

Recent Form

Birmingham City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Stoke City FC H 1–3 L
23 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–3 D
18 Dec Leicester City FC H 2–3 L
13 Dec Cardiff City FC A 1–0 W
08 Dec Coventry City FC A 0–2 L
02 Dec Rotherham United FC H 0–0 D
Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Birmingham City FC A 3–1 W
23 Dec Millwall FC H 0–0 D
17 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
12 Dec Swansea City AFC H 1–1 D
09 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–1 L
02 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Birmingham City FC Stoke City FC
#10 Position #7
11 Points 13
8 Played 8
2 / 5 / 1 W / D / L 4 / 1 / 3
12 Scored 13
11 Conceded 12
+1 GD +1
1.38 PPG 1.63
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Birmingham City FC are 10th (11 pts). Stoke City FC are 7th (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
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Birmingham City FC
Phil Neumann 2 G
Demarai Gray 1 G
Stoke City FC
Ethan Galbraith 4 G 1 A
Eric Bocat 2 G 2 A
Sam Gallagher 2 G 1 A
Justin Devenny 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Stoke City FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The 29-year-old Juninho Bacuna has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 12' Stoke City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jordan Thompson on 12.
  • 12' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Koji Miyoshi on 12 minutes.
  • 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Siriki Dembele made 388 appearances and scored 41 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 22' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 31' Brilliant from the ! Lynden Gooch makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 31.
  • 33' The referee has no hesitation. Juninho Bacuna is booked for Birmingham City FC — Yellow card on 33.
  • 34' Stoke City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 39' Angola international Andre Vidigal has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 44' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Birmingham City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Junior Tchamadeu is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 51.
  • 53' Brilliant from the forward! Andre Vidigal makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 53.
  • 57' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Lynden Gooch has done his job and it is now time for Sead Haksabanovic to step up.
  • 62' It’s high time Wayne Rooney made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 67' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Koji Miyoshi is withdrawn and Romelle Donovan gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Jay Stansfield is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Ben Pearson. He replaces Wouter Burger on 69 minute.
  • 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 77' A change in the Birmingham City FC ranks — Siriki Dembele exits the field as Keshi Anderson enters on 77.
  • 82' A quiet spell here at St Andrew's Ground. Stoke City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 83' Joon-ho Bae has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
  • 86' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Johnson is hanging Andre Vidigal on the field on 86 minute.
  • Full Time. Stoke City FC beats Birmingham City FC

Lineups

Birmingham City FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Gallagher

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-12-26 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Stoke City FC 2023-04-10 Birmingham City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC 2022-11-05 Stoke City FC 1–2 Birmingham City FC 2022-02-19 Stoke City FC 2–2 Birmingham City FC 2021-08-14 Birmingham City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC

Birmingham City FC Form

2023-12-26 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Stoke City FC L 2023-12-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Birmingham City FC D 2023-12-18 Birmingham City FC 2–3 Leicester City FC L 2023-12-13 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Birmingham City FC W 2023-12-08 Coventry City FC 2–0 Birmingham City FC L 2023-12-02 Birmingham City FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D

Stoke City FC Form

2023-12-26 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Stoke City FC W 2023-12-23 Stoke City FC 0–0 Millwall FC D 2023-12-17 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2023-12-12 Stoke City FC 1–1 Swansea City AFC D 2023-12-09 Stoke City FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2023-12-02 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Stoke City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for: Birmingham City FC or Stoke City FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Birmingham City FC34% Draw27% Stoke City FC39%
Actual: Stoke City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Birmingham City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Stoke City FC
66%
Birmingham City FC or Stoke City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Birmingham City FC26% Draw43% Stoke City FC31%
Actual: Stoke City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC

Handicap Birmingham City FC covers Push Stoke City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.