Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Middlesbrough
Birmingham vs Middlesbrough ended 1-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Middlesbrough beat Birmingham 3-1.
Goals: M. Crooks (Middlesbrough, 57'), M. Crooks (Middlesbrough, 59'), T. Chong (Birmingham, 74'), C. Akpom (Middlesbrough, 85').
Birmingham had 39% possession to Middlesbrough's 61%, with 9.00 shots to 18.00.
M. Crooks (Middlesbrough) was the standout performer, rated 9.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Jonathan HowsonYellow Card
MiddlesbroughKrystian BielikYellow Card
BirminghamOut: M. RobertsIn: G. Friend
BirminghamM. CrooksJ. Howson
MiddlesbroughM. CrooksNormal Goal
MiddlesbroughOut: J. JamesIn: T. Deeney
BirminghamOut: H. MejbriIn: J. Leko
BirminghamOut: J. GrahamIn: M. Emmanuel
BirminghamOut: J. BacunaIn: J. Bellingham
BirminghamT. ChongA. Trusty
BirminghamTommy SmithYellow Card
MiddlesbroughOut: M. ForssIn: I. Jones
MiddlesbroughOut: R. McGreeIn: M. Bola
MiddlesbroughC. AkpomM. Crooks
MiddlesbroughOut: C. AkpomIn: P. McNair
MiddlesbroughTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Middlesbrough
39%
Possession
61%
9
Total Shots
18
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
8
6
Shots Inside Box
15
3
Shots Outside Box
3
9
Corners
8
3
Offsides
1
10
Fouls
8
1
Yellow Cards
2
280
Total Passes
450
177
Accurate Passes
347
5
Goalkeeper Saves
0
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: J. Eustace
Starting XI
- 2M. ColinD
- 4M. RobertsD
- 5A. TrustyD
- 6H. MejbriF
- 7J. BacunaM
- 10L. JutkiewiczF
- 11J. GrahamM
- 18T. ChongF
- 19J. JamesM
- 21J. RuddyG
- 31K. BielikM
Substitutes (7)
- 1N. EtheridgeG
- 3G. FriendD
- 8T. DeeneyF
- 14J. LekoM
- 23M. EmmanuelD
- 27J. BellinghamF
- 42A. ChangM
Middlesbrough
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: M. Carrick
Starting XI
- 1Z. SteffenG
- 3R. GilesD
- 6D. FryD
- 8R. McGreeM
- 14T. SmithD
- 16J. HowsonM
- 21M. ForssM
- 25M. CrooksF
- 26D. LenihanD
- 29C. AkpomM
- 30H. HackneyM
Substitutes (7)
- 2I. JonesM
- 4A. MowattM
- 9Rodrigo MunizF
- 17P. McNairM
- 18D. WatmoreF
- 23L. RobertsG
- 27M. BolaD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Middlesbrough
M. Crooks
Rating 9.3 · 2 goals · 1 assists · 3 shots on target
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Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Birmingham vs Middlesbrough match analysis
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