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 46 games · 64 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 | 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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Leeds United FC get us underway at .
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 8' A goal from the Scotland international Che Adams! He fires home on 8 to make it 0-1!
- 13' Birmingham City FC is showing some good football. However, Birmingham City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 18' Leeds United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Birmingham City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' 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.
- 29' Brilliant from the ! Che Adams makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 29.
- 34' It is a substitution in Leeds United AFC team. Kalvin Phillips is replaced by Stuart Dallas on 34 minute.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Leeds United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 41' Controversy at the stadium! Gary Gardner argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Birmingham City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Leeds United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Samuel Saiz.
- 58' Another substitution for Birmingham City FC to replace Gary Gardner by Maikel Kieftenbeld on 58 minute.
- 62' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Adam Forshaw on, Mateusz Klich off on 62 minutes.
- 67' The referee shows Birmingham City FC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 71' Ryan Edmondson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Barry Douglas on 71 minute.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 82' The Birmingham City FC bench stirs into life. Lukas Jutkiewicz is withdrawn and Omar Bogle gets his opportunity.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kristian Pedersen on 84.
- 85' A goal from the North Macedonia international Egzijan Alioski! He fires home on 85 to make it 0-3!
- 88' A tactical swap from Birmingham City FC — Wes Harding on, Jota Peleteiro off on 88 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Forshaw.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Birmingham City FC take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 3 |
| Che Adams | 2 |
| Helder Costa | 1 |
| Luke Ayling | 1 |
| Stuart Dallas | 1 |
| Ezgjan Alioski | 1 |
| Jack Harrison | 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.