Birmingham City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2019-20

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Wigan Athletic FC

Wed 1 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 87' Nathan Byrne

Overview

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Birmingham City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.

Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Scott Jackson
Referee Adrian Waters
Referee David Webb
Referee Darren Blunden

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

Birmingham City FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Wigan Athletic FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-01-01 Birmingham City FC 2–3 Wigan Athletic FC 2019-10-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Birmingham City FC 2019-04-27 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC 2018-12-22 Wigan Athletic FC 0–3 Birmingham City FC

Recent Form

Birmingham City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Wigan Athletic FC	H	2–3	L
29 Dec	Leeds United FC	H	4–5	L
26 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–1	D
21 Dec	Hull City AFC	A	0–3	L
14 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	2–3	L
11 Dec	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	0–2	L

Wigan Athletic FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Birmingham City FC	A	3–2	W
29 Dec	Nottingham Forest FC	A	0–1	L
26 Dec	Derby County FC	H	1–1	D
23 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	0–0	D
14 Dec	Huddersfield Town AFC	H	1–1	D
11 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Birmingham City FC to score. At the same time, Wigan Athletic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' Birmingham City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
9' What a moment for Josh Windass! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jamie Jones, as he is very good at scoring at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
19' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
34' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Josh McEachran has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
39' Kerim Mrabti makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Birmingham City FC are in front.
44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Cook will be considering his options from the bench.
46' A tactical swap from Wigan Athletic FC — Chey Dunkley on, Kal Naismith off on 46 minutes.
50' Gary Gardner puts Birmingham City FC on the lead.
55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Birmingham City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
59' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 59 minute. Michael Jacobs leaves to be changed by Gary Roberts.
61' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Josh McEachran is replaced by Jacques Maghoma on 61 minute.
66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
70' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Kerim Mrabti is replaced by Jefferson Montero on 70 minute.
73' The deadlock is broken! Cedric Kipre gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
78' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Birmingham City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
80' Jeremie Bela makes way for Alvaro Gimenez at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Birmingham City FC.
81' Jacques Maghoma adds to his 0 season tally! Birmingham City FC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
87' A moment of madness from Nathan Byrne on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
With this win, Wigan Athletic FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Birmingham City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Josep Clotet Ruiz

Wigan Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Cook

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Alfie May	3
Jacques Maghoma	2
Josh Windass	1
Gary Gardner	1
Kerim Mrabti	1
Nathan Broadhead	1
Michael Morrison	1
Ashley Fletcher	1

Head to Head

Birmingham City FC Form

2020-01-01 Birmingham City FC 2–3 Wigan Athletic FC L 2019-12-29 Birmingham City FC 4–5 Leeds United FC L 2019-12-26 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Birmingham City FC D 2019-12-21 Hull City AFC 3–0 Birmingham City FC L 2019-12-14 Birmingham City FC 2–3 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2019-12-11 Birmingham City FC 0–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L

Wigan Athletic FC Form

2020-01-01 Birmingham City FC 2–3 Wigan Athletic FC W 2019-12-29 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC L 2019-12-26 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Derby County FC D 2019-12-23 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–0 Wigan Athletic FC D 2019-12-14 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC D 2019-12-11 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.49 Birmingham City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.52 Wigan Athletic FC xG

I would bet for: Birmingham City FC or Wigan Athletic FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Birmingham City FC35% Draw27% Wigan Athletic FC38%

Actual: Wigan Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.01

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Birmingham City FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Wigan Athletic FC

65%

Birmingham City FC or Wigan Athletic FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Birmingham City FC28% Draw44% Wigan Athletic FC28%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

0 – 0

6.7%

0 – 1

6.6%

1 – 0

6.5%

2 – 2

6.1%

0 – 2

5.6%

2 – 0

5.4%

1 – 3

4.1%

3 – 1

2 – 3

Actual

Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC

Handicap	Birmingham City FC covers	Push	Wigan Athletic FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	18%	64%
-0.5	36%	—	64%
+0.5	63%	—	37%
+1	63%	19%	19%
+1.5	81%	—	19%
+2	81%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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