Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Preston
Birmingham vs Preston ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Birmingham beat Preston 1-0.
Goals: J. Stansfield (Birmingham, 68').
Birmingham had 54% possession to Preston's 46%, with 11.00 shots to 4.00.
K. Miyoshi (Birmingham) was the standout performer, rated 8.0.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Will KeaneYellow Card
PrestonOut: J. JamesIn: A. Dozzell
BirminghamOut: M. Frøkjær-JensenIn: B. Woodburn
PrestonOut: N. MaweneIn: L. Millar
PrestonJ. StansfieldK. Miyoshi
BirminghamOut: E. RiisIn: M. Osmajić
PrestonOut: W. KeaneIn: L. Stewart
PrestonOut: J. StansfieldIn: S. Hogan
BirminghamOut: K. MiyoshiIn: K. Anderson
BirminghamEthan LairdYellow Card
BirminghamOut: Paik Seung-HoIn: I. Šunjić
BirminghamOut: J. BacunaIn: G. Gardner
BirminghamOut: D. HolmesIn: J. Seary
PrestonTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Preston
54%
Possession
46%
11
Total Shots
4
4
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
1
5
Shots Inside Box
2
6
Shots Outside Box
2
1
Offsides
1
7
Fouls
9
1
Yellow Cards
1
402
Total Passes
334
287
Accurate Passes
214
1
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1.42
Expected Goals (xG)
0.23
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: G. Rowett
Starting XI
- 2E. LairdD
- 3L. BuchananD
- 5D. SandersonD
- 6K. BielikM
- 7J. BacunaM
- 11K. MiyoshiM
- 13Paik Seung-HoM
- 19J. JamesM
- 21J. RuddyG
- 28J. StansfieldF
- 44E. AiwuD
Substitutes (9)
- 1N. EtheridgeG
- 8T. RobertsF
- 9S. HoganF
- 12C. DramehD
- 14K. AndersonF
- 16A. DozzellM
- 17S. DembéléM
- 20G. GardnerM
- 34I. ŠunjićM
Preston
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: R. Lowe
Starting XI
- 1F. WoodmanG
- 6L. LindsayD
- 7W. KeaneF
- 10M. Frøkjær-JensenF
- 11R. BradyM
- 13A. McCannM
- 16A. HughesD
- 19E. RiisF
- 25D. HolmesM
- 26J. WhatmoughD
- 35N. MaweneM
Substitutes (9)
- 3G. CunninghamD
- 14J. StoreyD
- 17L. StewartF
- 20B. WoodburnM
- 21D. CornellG
- 23L. MillarF
- 28M. OsmajićF
- 33K. BestD
- 36J. SearyD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Birmingham
K. Miyoshi
Rating 8.0 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Birmingham
J. Stansfield
Rating 6.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Birmingham
L. Buchanan
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Preston
R. Brady
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Birmingham
J. Ruddy
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Preston
F. Woodman
Rating 6.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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Birmingham vs Preston match analysis
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