Leicester City FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Birmingham City FC — FA Cup at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Assistant 1 Richard West
- Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season
Leicester City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Birmingham City FC gets underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leicester City FC and Birmingham City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Leicester 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.
- 20' The travelling Birmingham City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Ethan Laird has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hamza Choudhury is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Birmingham City FC.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Birmingham City FC backline.
- 46' Fresh legs for Birmingham City FC! Marc Roberts comes on to replace Ethan Laird.
- 47' Jamie Vardy adds to his 0 season tally! Leicester City FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Leicester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Burke. He replaces Siriki Dembele on 62 minute.
- 63' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Keshi Anderson has done his job and it is now time for Scott Hogan to step up.
- 65' It’s gonna be a card for Tyler Roberts.
- 67' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Cannon is hanging Jamie Vardy on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Yunus Akgun doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' Romelle Donovan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ivan Sunjic at the 74 minute mark.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Marc Roberts. He receives a card.
- 81' The Leicester City FC manager makes a substitution. Yunus Akgun departs to be replaced by Arjan Raikhy.
- 86' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Callum Doyle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' Dennis Praet makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Leicester City FC are in front.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Leicester City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Thomas Cannon 67'
- 11
- 17
- 4
- 26
-
29
Yunus Akgun ↓ Arjan Raikhy 81'
- 41
-
5
Callum Doyle ↓ James Justin 46'
- 40
- 45
Bench
- 1
- 21
-
2
James Justin ↑ 46'
- 10
- 3
-
47
Arjan Raikhy ↑ 81'
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 46'
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 67'
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
-
17
Siriki Dembele ↓ Oliver Burke 62'
-
14
Keshi Anderson ↓ Scott Hogan 63'
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↓ Romelle Donovan 74'
-
11
Koji Miyoshi ↓ Tyler Roberts 62'
- 44
- 3
- 28
-
2
Ethan Laird ↓ Marc Roberts 46'
- 19
Bench
-
45
Oliver Burke ↑ 62'
- 26
- 1
-
4
Marc Roberts ↑ 46'
- 20
-
9
Scott Hogan ↑ 63'
-
8
Tyler Roberts ↑ 62'
- 23
-
49
Romelle Donovan ↑ 74'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephy Mavididi | 3 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 2 |
| Jordan James | 2 |
| Jay Stansfield | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Dennis Praet | 1 |
| Yunus Akgun | 1 |
| Ricardo Pereira | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-01-22
Leicester City FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2024-01-13
Coventry City FC
3–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-01-06
Millwall FC
2–3
Leicester City FC
W
2024-01-01
Leicester City FC
4–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-12-29
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Leicester City FC
W
Birmingham City FC Form
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-01-20
Stoke City FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-01-16
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Hull City AFC
W
2024-01-13
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Swansea City AFC
D
2024-01-06
Hull City AFC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2024-01-01
Leeds United FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
41%
Leicester City FC or Birmingham City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.