Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Preston
Birmingham vs Preston ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Preston beat Birmingham 1-0.
Goals: S. Sinclair (Preston, 61').
Birmingham had 55% possession to Preston's 45%, with 14.00 shots to 5.00.
S. Sinclair (Preston) was the standout performer, rated 7.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
George FriendYellow Card
BirminghamOut: S. HoganIn: L. Jutkiewicz
BirminghamOut: Jon ToralIn: J. Leko
BirminghamS. SinclairJ. Molumby
PrestonOut: Jérémie BelaIn: A. Halilović
BirminghamOut: Iván SánchezIn: G. Gardner
BirminghamOut: S. SinclairIn: T. Barkhuizen
PrestonOut: J. MolumbyIn: D. Johnson
PrestonGary GardnerYellow Card
BirminghamTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Preston
55%
Possession
45%
14
Total Shots
5
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Blocked Shots
0
6
Shots Inside Box
2
8
Shots Outside Box
3
5
Corners
3
4
Offsides
8
9
Fouls
8
2
Yellow Cards
0
340
Total Passes
277
219
Accurate Passes
132
1
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Karanka
Starting XI
- 2M. ColinD
- 5G. FriendD
- 6M. KieftenbeldM
- 9S. HoganF
- 11Jérémie BelaM
- 12H. DeanD
- 17Iván SánchezM
- 19San JoséD
- 23Jon ToralM
- 30N. EtheridgeG
- 34I. ŠunjićM
Substitutes (9)
- 3K. PedersenD
- 4M. RobertsD
- 8A. ClaytonM
- 10L. JutkiewiczF
- 14J. LekoM
- 20G. GardnerM
- 25J. CogleyD
- 27C. TruemanG
- 35A. HalilovićM
Preston
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: A. Neil
Starting XI
- 6B. DaviesD
- 8A. BrowneD
- 16A. HughesD
- 17B. WhitemanM
- 18R. LedsonM
- 19E. RiisF
- 21J. MolumbyM
- 22D. IversenG
- 23P. HuntingtonD
- 31S. SinclairM
- 44B. PottsM
Substitutes (9)
- 2D. FisherD
- 3J. EarlD
- 7T. BaylissM
- 11D. JohnsonM
- 12P. GallagherM
- 15J. RaffertyD
- 25C. RipleyG
- 26C. EvansF
- 29T. BarkhuizenF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Preston
S. Sinclair
Rating 7.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Preston
D. Iversen
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Preston
A. Browne
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Preston
J. Molumby
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Birmingham
M. Kieftenbeld
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Birmingham
Iván Sánchez
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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Birmingham vs Preston match analysis
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