Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Cambridge United vs Birmingham

Cambridge United vs Birmingham ended 2-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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FA Cup 2026-01-10 17:45 Abbey Stadium Round of 64
Full Time
Cambridge United

Cambridge United

S. Kaikai80'
S. Kaikai89'
2 - 3
Final score
Birmingham

Birmingham

31'K. Wagner
42'K. Furuhashi
78'M. Ducksch
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Birmingham beat Cambridge United 3-2.

Goals: K. Wagner (Birmingham, 31'), K. Furuhashi (Birmingham, 42'), M. Ducksch (Birmingham, 78'), S. Kaikai (Cambridge United, 80'), S. Kaikai (Cambridge United, 89').

Cambridge United had 49% possession to Birmingham's 51%, with 12.00 shots to 10.00.

S. Kaikai (Cambridge United) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

31'
K. WagnerNormal Goal
Birmingham
42'
K. FuruhashiNormal Goal
Birmingham
63'
Out: J. BrophyIn: S. Kaikai
Cambridge United
63'
Out: D. BallIn: S. Lavery
Cambridge United
74'
Out: J. GibbonsIn: B. Purrington
Cambridge United
74'
Out: P. MpanzuIn: S. McLoughlin
Cambridge United
75'
Out: P. RobertsIn: W. T. Willumsson
Birmingham
76'
Out: K. FuruhashiIn: K. Fujimoto
Birmingham
77'
Out: J. RobinsonIn: P. Neumann
Birmingham
78'
M. DuckschT. Doyle
Birmingham
80'
S. KaikaiNormal Goal
Cambridge United
88'
George HoddleYellow Card
Cambridge United
89'
S. KaikaiM. Jobe
Cambridge United
90+2'
Out: L. KoumasIn: A. Sampsted
Birmingham
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Cambridge United
Statistic
Birmingham
49%
Possession
51%
12
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Blocked Shots
2
9
Shots Inside Box
7
3
Shots Outside Box
3
2
Corners
0
3
Offsides
1
7
Fouls
9
1
Yellow Cards
0
466
Total Passes
507
357
Accurate Passes
384
2
Goalkeeper Saves
3
1.21
Expected Goals (xG)
0.62
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
S. Kaikai
Cambridge United

S. Kaikai

Rating 8.9 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

2
Birmingham

M. Ducksch

Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

4
Birmingham

K. Wagner

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Birmingham

T. Doyle

Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Birmingham

J. Beadle

Rating 6.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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MATCH ANALYSIS

Cambridge United vs Birmingham match analysis

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