Blackburn Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4

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FA Cup · 2022-23

Blackburn Rovers FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Birmingham City FC

Sat 28 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Ewood Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Joe Rankin-Costello 22' Y

Y 40' Tahith Chong

Tyler Morton 69' Y

Scott Wharton 80' Y

Ben Brereton 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC — FA Cup at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Head-to-Head

Blackburn Rovers FC 16 games · Avg 2.9 goals Birmingham City FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-01-28 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Birmingham City FC 2022-10-22 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Birmingham City FC 2022-05-07 Birmingham City FC 1–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2021-12-18 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–0 Birmingham City FC 2021-05-08 Blackburn Rovers FC 5–2 Birmingham City FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Jan	Birmingham City FC	H	2–2	D
21 Jan	Bristol City FC	A	1–1	D
14 Jan	Rotherham United FC	A	0–4	L
08 Jan	Norwich City FC	A	1–0	W
01 Jan	Cardiff City FC	H	1–0	W
29 Dec	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–2	L

Birmingham City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Jan	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	2–2	D
21 Jan	Preston North End FC	H	1–2	L
17 Jan	Forest Green Rovers FC	A	2–1	W
14 Jan	Bristol City FC	A	2–4	L
02 Jan	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–3	L
30 Dec	Hull City AFC	H	0–1	L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season

Events

Match Events

0' That's the starting whistle at Ewood Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Blackburn Rovers FC and Birmingham City FC.
3' The Germany Reda Khadra breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 0-1!
8' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hannibal Mejbri made 409 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
13' Tyler Morton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
18' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
22' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Rankin-Costello on 22.
27' It looks surprising Birmingham City FC does not make any changes. Dion Sanderson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
33' Against the run of play, Bradley Dack has scored! This game has turned on its head.
38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
40' Tahith Chong is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
45' A quiet spell here at Ewood Park. Birmingham City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
46' Joe Rankin-Costello is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
46' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Hedges departs to be replaced by Tyrhys Dolan.
47' Against the run of play, Joe Rankin-Costello has scored! This game has turned on its head.
52' Birmingham City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
57' 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.
62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
64' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Reda Khadra is replaced by Hannibal Mejbri on 64 minute.
65' Fresh legs for Birmingham City FC! Alfie Chang comes on to replace Krystian Bielik.
69' Controversy at the stadium! Tyler Morton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackburn Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
75' Birmingham City FC make a change. Kevin Long trudges off to be replaced by Juninho Bacuna on 75 minutes.
80' The referee shows Blackburn Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 80.
85' The 33-year-old Thomas Kaminski has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
86' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Brereton is booked for Blackburn Rovers FC — Yellow card on 86.
87' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Dack departs to be replaced by Samuel Szmodics.
89' Jordan James is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tahith Chong at the 89 minute mark.
90' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 90 minute. Sam Gallagher leaves to be changed by Jack Vale.
The points are shared — Blackburn Rovers FC 2-2 Birmingham City FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

Birmingham City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Juninho Bacuna ↑ 75'
11
Jordan Graham
21
John Ruddy
9
Scott Hogan ↑ 64'
25
Nico Gordon
6
Hannibal Mejbri ↑ 64'
42
Alfie Chang ↑ 65'
19
Jordan James ↑ 89'
49
Romelle Donovan

Coach John Eustace

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Adam Armstrong	6
Ben Brereton	4
Che Adams	3
Bradley Dack	2
Reda Khadra	2
Kristian Pedersen	2
Joe Rankin-Costello	2
Siriki Dembele	2

Head to Head

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2023-01-28 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Birmingham City FC D 2023-01-21 Bristol City FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2023-01-14 Rotherham United FC 4–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-01-08 Norwich City FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC W 2022-12-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L

Birmingham City FC Form

2023-01-28 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Birmingham City FC D 2023-01-21 Birmingham City FC 1–2 Preston North End FC L 2023-01-17 Forest Green Rovers FC 1–2 Birmingham City FC W 2023-01-14 Bristol City FC 4–2 Birmingham City FC L 2023-01-02 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-12-30 Birmingham City FC 0–1 Hull City AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.84 Blackburn Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.32 Birmingham City FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Blackburn Rovers FC51% Draw24% Birmingham City FC25%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes62% 0% No38%

Avg goals/match: 3.16

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	60%	40%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Birmingham City FC

49%

Blackburn Rovers FC or Birmingham City FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC36% Draw43% Birmingham City FC21%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.2%

2 – 1

9.1%

2 – 0

7.1%

1 – 0

7.1%

1 – 2

6.6%

2 – 2

Actual

0 – 0

5.8%

3 – 1

5.6%

0 – 1

4.8%

3 – 0

4.3%

3 – 2

3.7%

0 – 2

3.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap	Blackburn Rovers FC covers	Push	Birmingham City FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	21%	52%
-0.5	48%	—	52%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

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