Forest Green Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
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Forest Green Rovers FC vs Birmingham City FC — FA Cup at New Lawn Stadium.
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Reading FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Forest Green Rovers FC this season
Forest Green Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Birmingham City FC get us underway at New Lawn Stadium.
- 5' The travelling Birmingham City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 8' Ben Stevenson puts Forest Green Rovers FC on the lead.
- 13' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 13 minutes.
- 18' Ireland international Scott Hogan has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' Birmingham City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Poor challenge from Myles Peart-Harris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' Forest Green Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Another change for Birmingham City FC made on 46 minute. Jordan Graham leaves to be changed by Maxime Colin.
- 49' Against the run of play, Lukas Jutkiewicz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Krystian Bielik is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hannibal Mejbri.
- 64' Forest Green Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Birmingham City FC backline.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kevin Long makes it 1-2.
- 69' Auston Trusty picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' It is a substitution in Forest Green Rovers FC team. Mathew Stevens is replaced by Jordan Garrick on 70 minute.
- 73' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hannibal Mejbri is hanging Juninho Bacuna on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' David Davis gets the nod from Forest Green Rovers FC. He replaces Ben Stevenson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Troy Deeney. He replaces Scott Hogan on 87 minute.
- The points are shared — Forest Green Rovers FC 1-2 Birmingham City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 23
- 17
-
9
Mathew Stevens ↓ Jordan Garrick 70'
- 24
- 3
-
2
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Oliver Casey 70'
-
7
Ben Stevenson ↓ David Davis 84'
- 28
- 25
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 4
-
26
David Davis ↑ 84'
-
29
Reece Brown ↑ 84'
- 22
-
11
Jordan Garrick ↑ 70'
-
5
Oliver Casey ↑ 70'
- 27
-
18
Bryan Solhaug Fiabema ↑ 70'
Coach
Ian Burchnall
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
-
11
Jordan Graham ↓ Maxime Colin 46'
- 10
-
9
Scott Hogan ↓ Troy Deeney 87'
- 31
- 5
- 28
-
23
Emmanuel Longelo ↓ Tahith Chong 46'
- 6
-
19
Jordan James ↓ Alfie Chang 46'
Bench
-
8
Troy Deeney ↑ 87'
-
7
Juninho Bacuna ↑ 73'
-
2
Maxime Colin ↑ 46'
- 21
- 3
-
18
Tahith Chong ↑ 46'
- 50
-
42
Alfie Chang ↑ 46'
Coach
John Eustace
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 1 |
| Ben Stevenson | 1 |
| Kevin Long | 1 |
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2023-01-17
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2023-01-14
Exeter City FC
1–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2023-01-01
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Port Vale FC
L
2022-12-29
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-12-26
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2022-12-17
Derby County FC
4–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
Birmingham City FC Form
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
2022-12-27
Burnley FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2022-12-16
Birmingham City FC
3–2
Reading FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Forest Green Rovers FC or Birmingham City FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Forest Green Rovers FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
66%
Forest Green Rovers FC or Birmingham City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Forest Green Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Forest Green Rovers FC
| Handicap | Forest Green Rovers FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.