Leeds United FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship .
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Simeon Lucas
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Preston North End FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Leeds United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Leeds United FC vs Birmingham City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Maxime Colin suffering a number of foals already.
- 8' Assisted by Kristian Pedersen with the perfectly-timed delivery and Che Adams makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 13' It looks surprising Birmingham City FC does not make any changes. Omar Bogle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' 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.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 29' A stunning finish from Che Adams — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' The whistle greets Kalvin Phillips as he departs to be replaced by Stuart Dallas.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Gary Gardner will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' It’s high time Garry Monk made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 51' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Birmingham City FC backline.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samuel Saiz on 57 minutes.
- 58' A tactical swap from Birmingham City FC — Maikel Kieftenbeld on, Gary Gardner off on 58 minutes.
- 62' Adam Forshaw gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Mateusz Klich and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' A moment of madness from Michael Morrison on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Birmingham City FC will be frustrated.
- 71' Ryan Edmondson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Barry Douglas on 71 minute.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' Maikel Kieftenbeld has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
- 82' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Lukas Jutkiewicz has done his job and it is now time for Omar Bogle to step up.
- 84' Kristian Pedersen is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 85' GOAL! Egzijan Alioski scores on 85. Assisted by Samuel Saiz
- 88' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Jota Peleteiro is replaced by Wes Harding on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Forshaw.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
3
Barry Douglas ↓ Ryan Edmondson 71'
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 10
-
23
Kalvin Phillips ↓ Stuart Dallas 34'
- 14
- 11
- 22
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Adam Forshaw 62'
Bench
- 20
-
15
Stuart Dallas ↑ 34'
-
4
Adam Forshaw ↑ 62'
-
39
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 71'
- 34
- 27
- 46
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 5
- 19
- 9
- 12
-
23
Jota Peleteiro ↓ Wes Harding 88'
- 31
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↓ Omar Bogle 82'
- 20
- 3
Bench
- 27
- 4
-
45
Wes Harding ↑ 88'
-
6
Maikel Kieftenbeld ↑ 58'
- 7
- 22
-
14
Omar Bogle ↑ 82'
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 3 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Che Adams | 2 |
| Kalvin Phillips | 1 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 1 |
| Wes Harding | 1 |
| Jeremie Bela | 1 |
| Jude Bellingham | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Birmingham City FC Form
2018-09-22
Leeds United FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2018-09-19
Sheffield United FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2018-09-14
Birmingham City FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2018-09-01
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2018-08-25
Nottingham Forest FC
2–2
Birmingham City FC
D
2018-08-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Leeds United FC or Birmingham City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
65%
Leeds United FC or Birmingham City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.