Match statistics snapshot
- Stoke City created the clearer chances on xG (2.29 vs 0.56, Δ 1.73).
- Stoke City fired more attempts (22 vs 9 shots).
- Birmingham was more accurate in front of goal (56% on target vs 23%).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 2.29Lead | Expected goals (xG) | 0.56 |
| 0Lead | Offsides | 1 |
| 14Lead | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 10Lead |
| Shots off target |
|---|
| 1 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
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| 8Lead | Shots outside the box | 5 |
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| 22Lead | Total shots | 9 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 71%Lead | Ball possession | 29% |
| 81%Lead | Pass accuracy | 64% |
| 464Lead | Accurate passes | 157 |
| 571Lead | Total passes | 245 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 13Lead | Corner kicks | 2 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 4Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 5Lead | Fouls | 7 |
| Red cards | ||
| 2 | Yellow cards | 0Lead |