Birmingham City took control
In this match, the home team started the match with momentum in search of victory, however, their lack of effectiveness in the last three quarters of the field left them behind. It was in the second half when Birmingham managed to tip the balance and showed better ball handling and greater intensity, wreaking havoc on the wings and taking advantage of opportunities. The home team's goals came from rebounds that Sunderland's defenders failed to clear. As the match progressed, Birmingham managed to come back, leaving Sunderland with no answers and little danger in the rival area. Although possession remained balanced, with 49% for the home team and 51% for the visitor, Sunderland showed greater firmness with the ball, but failed to define the plays.
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— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) February 17, 2024
90+5' The match ends
The referee whistles the end of the match that resulted in a score of 2-1 in favor of Birmingham.
90+4'
Corner kick for Sunderland that is well cleared by the defense.
90+3'
Foul in attack by Semedo.
90+2'
Individual play by Clarke who takes out several, shoots and keeps the ball Ruddy.
90' Changes
Jutkiewicz comes in and Stanfield comes out who had a good game.
89'
Center that goalkeeper Ruddy catches with his hands.
88'
Foul on Clarke near the Birmingham area.
86' Changes in Sunderland
The recently reprimanded Hume leaves and Semedo enters.
86'
Corner kick for Birmingham.
83'
Free kick for Sunderland in their own half.
81' Yellow card 🟨
Hume foul.
80' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR BIRMINGHAM ⚽
Stansfield finished and a rebound from O'Nien left the perfect ball for Miyoshi.
76' Yellow card 🟨
Foul on Jobe Bellingham and yellow for James.
74'
Miyoshi tries a cross in the area, it goes wide.
73' Yellow card 🟨
For the newly admitted Ba.
71'
Bellingham lowers it back for Hjelde who finishes badly and does not reach the goal.
71' Yellow card 🟨
Foul on Bellingham. Yellow for Bielik and free kick for the visitor.
69' Changes in Sunderland
Rusyn and Abdoullah Ba enter, Burstow and Mundle leave in their place.
67'
Sunderland's goal disallowed for offside.
66'
Foul by James near the Birmingham area.
64' Changes in Birmingham
Bacuna and Dembélé enter, Paik and Taylor Roberts leave.
59' GOOOOOOOAL FOR THE LOCAL TEAM⚽
After a save by Patterson and a clearance by the Sunderland defender, Jordan James scored.
57'
Paik's passed center that goes to the goal kick.
56' Yellow card🟨
Foul on Tyler Roberts by Ballard.
53'
Tyler Roberts' foul on Hjelde in the Sunderland half. Hjelde continues to be in pain.
52'
James tries from medium distance, hits a defender and Patterson keeps the ball.
48'
Foul in Sunderland attack.
48'
Jobe Bellingham is fouled in the middle of the field.
46'
Paik takes the free kick and the goalkeeper clears it well.
45'
Laird is fouled near the Sunderland field. Free kick for Birmingham.
45' We go to the second half
The second half begins in Birmingham.
Analysis of the first half
The home team failed to capitalize on its tireless search in the match, showing a lack of effectiveness in the last three quarters of the field. With just 5 shot attempts, of which only 1 was on goal, their offense failed to disturb the visitor. In contrast, Sunderland showed greater efficiency in scoring the goal. With 8 shot attempts, 3 of them on goal, they took advantage of a defensive error to open the scoring. Despite the outstanding performances of local goalkeeper Ruddy, who kept his goal protected on several occasions, a mistake in marking allowed Clarke to capitalize and score for Sunderland. Possession of the ball remained balanced, with 46% for the home team and 54% for the visitor, however, it was Sunderland who showed greater success in decision-making. Their more direct play was more effective and caused more damage to the rival defense.
45+2' WE'RE GOING TO BREAK
The first half ends in Birmingham with a partial score of 0-1 in favor of the visitor.
45+1'
The match resumes.
45'
Game paused due to a foul in Sunderland's attack, O'Nien is injured.
45'
Corner kick for Sunderland.
45' We're going to 47
2 minutes are added to the match.
43'
Drameh overflows and sends a low cross that Patterson anticipates well.
41' Sunderland's second is almost here
Mundle holds the ball well, turns and saves Ruddy very well.
41'
Foul by Marc Roberts on Jobe Bellingham in the Sunderland half.
39'
Clarke takes the corner kick but Bellingham fails to score.
38'
Bellingham gets the corner kick for his team.
36'
Foul for Sunderland in their own half.
35'
Counterattack by Sunderland, Ruddy was attentive to clear it.
33'
Bellingham hits him from the free kick and it goes wide.
32' Free kick
Foul near the area for Sunderland and a dangerous free kick.
30'
Burstow tries from mid-range, the ball hits a Birmingham defender.
29'
Hand in attack by the visitor.
28'
Tyler Roberts shoots in the area and denies Sunderland well.
27'
Tyler Robertson opens up space on the wing and shoots a cross that falls to a Sunderland defender and is well contained by Petterson.
24'
Corner kick for Birmingham that rejects the Sunderland defense.
21' GOOOOOOOOOAL FOR THE VISITOR⚽
Jack Clarke takes advantage of a defensive error and intercepts a pass, faces the goalkeeper and shoots at Ruddy's left post.
19'
Dangerous free kick for Birmingham on the edge of the Sunderland area, the shot goes over the net.
17'
Corner kick for Birmingham, after a clearance by Sunderland Stansfield tries a volley from outside the area and the goalkeeper saves well.
15' Yellow card 🟨
Foul for Birmingham committed by Bellingham and free kick for the home team.
14'
Burstow's shot from mid-range, easy catch by Ruddy.
12'
Burstow attacks on the right wing but fails to complete the shot.
9'
Bellingham enters the area, takes a shot that Ruddy sends to the corner kick.
0' THE MATCH START
The ball is rolling in Birmingham. ⚽
News in the Sunderland AFC eleven
The visiting team has opted to make adjustments to its roster after its last 1-0 defeat against Huddersfield Town. Aboullah Ba and Nazariy Rusyn leave their positions, making way for Romaine Mundle and Mason Burstuv.
News in the Birmingham City eleven
The home team remains firm in its roster, unchanged from the last game where they secured a narrow victory against Blackburn Roberts.
Substitutes - Sunderland AFC
Timothée Pembélé, Luís Semedo, Nazariy Rusyn, Aboullah Ba, Adil Aouchiche, Jenson Seelt, Nathan Bishop, Chris Rigg and Caden Kelly.
Starting eleven - Sunderland AFC
| 4-1-4-1 |
|---|
| 1. A. Patterson |
| 32. T. Hume - 5. D. Ballard - 13. L. O'Nien - 33. L. Hjelde |
| 24. D. Neil |
| 20. J. Clarke - 39. P. Ekwah - 7. J. Bellingham - 14. R. Mundle |
| 11. M. Burstow |
Substitutes - Birmingham City
Neil Etheridge, Lee Buchanan, Juninho Bacuna, Lukas Jutkiewicz, Keshi Anderson, Siriki Dembélé, Gary Gardner, Ivan Šunjić and Emanuel Aiwu.
Starting eleven - Birmingham City
| 4-2-3-1 |
|---|
| 21. J. Ruddy |
| 12. C. Drameh - 6. K. Bielik - 4. M. Roberts - 2. J. Laird |
| 16. A. Dozzell 13. S. Paik |
|
8. T. Roberts 11. K. Miyoshi - - 19. J. James |
| 28. J. Stansfield |
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Last five matches - Sunderland AFC
January 19 - Championship: 0-1 vs Hull City (Lost)
January 27 - Championship: 3-1 vs Stoke City (Won)
February 4 - Championship: 1-1 vs Middlesbrough (Draw)
February 10 - Championship: 3-1 vs Plymouth Argyle (Won)
February 13 - Championship: 1-0 vs Huddersfield Town (Lost)
Last five matches - Birmingham City
January 20 - Championship: 1-2 vs Stoke City (Won)
January 27 - FA Cup: 3-0 vs Leicester City (Lost)
February 3 - Championship: 1-0 vs Albion (Lost)
February 9 - Championship: 2-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (Lost)
February 13 - Championship: 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (Won)
Last match
The last match between Birmingham City and Sunderland FC on Birmingham's turf took place on November 11, 2022, in the Championship. The final score ended 1-2 in favor of the visitors. It was a hard-fought battle where Jutkiewicz scored the lone goal for the home team, while Ellis Sims and Amad Diallo secured the victory for Sunderland.
Statements - Michael Beale
The Sunderland coach shared his impressions at the press conference ahead of the upcoming match. With an analysis focused on his team's defensive performance and open play, Beale expressed overall satisfaction. "Overall, defensively and in open play, I am pleased with the team in general," Beale stated. He highlighted the difficulty opponents have faced when playing against them, noting notable improvements in key players like Jack Clarke and Abdoullah Ba in terms of pressure and aggression on the field.
With only five away games since taking charge, and only one victory in their record, Beale is eager to improve that record when they face Birmingham in their sixth away game under his management.
Statements - Tony Mowbray
The coach is gearing up for a showdown against his former team. Tony Mowbray, who was relieved of his duties at Sunderland just a few months ago after 14 months in the role, is ready to defeat the team that was once his home. In a pre-match press conference, Mowbray addressed his departure from the club, expressing understanding towards the board's decision. "For some reason, the club wanted a change, and I accepted that," stated Mowbray.
Acknowledging the ever-changing nature of football and the need for clubs to make decisions, the coach added, "The ownership model is what it is. They wanted to make brave decisions. It's football, I get it; Sunderland is a great club, and its people, like myself, are honest and hard-working."
Refereeing team
Referee: Stephen Martin
Assistant Referees: Mark Dwyer and Mark Russell
Fourth Official: Richard Eley
Outstanding player - Sunderland AFC
At Sunderland, all eyes are on Jay Stansfield. At just 21 years old, this forward has made his mark this season with 32 games played, starting in 25 of them in the Championship. His contribution is invaluable, with 9 goals and 3 assists to date. Stansfield averages a goal every 264 minutes.
Outstanding player - Birmingham City
Juninho Bacuna, 26 years old, is stealing the spotlight on the field. With 33 games played this season, 30 of them in the Championship, this midfielder has made his mark with 7 goals and 5 assists. His effectiveness is undeniable, scoring a goal every 332 minutes on average. Bacuna stands out for his ability to move around the midfield, successfully playing as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and right winger.
History: Birmingham City vs Sunderland AFC
The history between Sunderland and Birmingham City has been woven over 122 encounters, with Sunderland leading the way with 56 victories, while Birmingham has managed 42 wins and a total of 34 draws recorded. In terms of goals, Sunderland has scored a total of 190, while Birmingham has netted 153.
Of these matches, 84 have taken place in the Premier League and 27 in the Championship.
Among the highlights of this rivalry is the most lopsided result in a match, when in the 1894-95 season Sunderland dominated Birmingham with an impressive score line of 7-1. The highest-scoring encounter was in the 1935-36 season, where Sunderland once again prevailed over Birmingham with a final score of 2-7.
Sunderland, in limbo
Sunderland currently sits in tenth position on the table, having amassed 14 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, totaling 47 points in the season. However, in their most recent match against Huddersfield Town as visitors, they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat.
The lone goal of the match was scored by Huddersfield Town defender Marry Pearson in the 37th minute of the encounter. Although Sunderland maintained the majority of ball possession during the game, it was the home team who achieved greater accuracy in their shots, ultimately allowing them to secure the victory.
Birmingham, battling to survive
The team currently sits in 18th position on the table, with a record of 9 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses, accumulating a total of 35 points in the season. In their last home match against Blackburn Rovers, they secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Andre Dozzell in the 77th minute of the match.
The team took to the field with a tactical formation of 4-2-3-1, which provided a certain balance to the team's gameplay. Despite this, the match remained tightly contested and balanced throughout the 90 minutes of play. The team's ability to maintain their tactical structure and capitalize on key opportunities was crucial in securing the victory in such a closely fought encounter.
Birmingham in football mood
The next match will take place at St Andrew's Stadium in Birmingham. This stadium, which has been the home of Birmingham City FC since its opening in 1906. Originally built with a capacity of 75,000 spectators, the stadium suffered serious damage during World War II. Currently, its capacity is 30,000 spectators.
St Andrew's Stadium has witnessed various sporting events over the years, from international matches of England in youth categories to FA Cup semifinal matches and finals of minor competitions. In addition to football, the stadium has also hosted other sporting events such as rugby and professional boxing.
One of the most memorable moments in the stadium's history was the attendance record set during an FA Cup match in 1939, which attracted between 66,844 and 67,341 spectators. This match ended in a draw between Birmingham City FC and Everton.
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