Blackburn Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4
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
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Blackburn Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 3' A stunning finish from Reda Khadra — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 13' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Birmingham City FC's compact .
- 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for Blackburn Rovers FC. Joe Rankin-Costello will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' Blackburn Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Bradley Dack doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Birmingham City FC that had 383 games and scored 417 goals.
- 40' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Ryan Hedges is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Birmingham City FC so far.
- 46' What a moment for Joe Rankin-Costello! That strike on 46 puts his side firmly in control.
- 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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' A change in the Birmingham City FC ranks — Reda Khadra exits the field as Hannibal Mejbri enters on 64.
- 65' Krystian Bielik makes way for Alfie Chang at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Birmingham City FC.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tyler Morton on 69 minutes.
- 74' Birmingham City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 75' A change in the Birmingham City FC ranks — Kevin Long exits the field as Juninho Bacuna enters on 75.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Scott Wharton.
- 85' 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.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Brereton on 86 minutes.
- 87' Samuel Szmodics has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bradley Dack on 87 minute.
- 89' A tactical swap from Birmingham City FC — Jordan James on, Tahith Chong off on 89 minutes.
- 90' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Sam Gallagher by Jack Vale on 90 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Jack Vale 90'
-
19
Ryan Hedges ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 46'
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Samuel Szmodics 87'
- 11
- 22
- 16
- 3
- 1
-
21
John Buckley ↓ Lewis Travis 75'
- 17
- 6
Bench
- 13
- 7
-
27
Lewis Travis ↑ 75'
-
8
Samuel Szmodics ↑ 87'
-
29
Jack Vale ↑ 90'
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 46'
- 30
- 33
- 38
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Kevin Long ↓ Juninho Bacuna 75'
- 1
- 2
- 10
-
20
Gary Gardner ↓ Hannibal Mejbri 64'
- 3
-
31
Krystian Bielik ↓ Alfie Chang 65'
- 5
-
18
Tahith Chong ↓ Jordan James 89'
- 28
-
17
Reda Khadra ↓ Scott Hogan 64'
Bench
-
7
Juninho Bacuna ↑ 75'
- 11
- 21
-
9
Scott Hogan ↑ 64'
- 25
-
6
Hannibal Mejbri ↑ 64'
-
42
Alfie Chang ↑ 65'
-
19
Jordan James ↑ 89'
- 49
Coach
John Eustace
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 6 |
| Ben Brereton | 4 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Danny Graham | 2 |
| John Buckley | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Reda Khadra | 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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.