Match statistics snapshot
- Sunderland fired more attempts (19 vs 16 shots).
- Birmingham was more accurate in front of goal (31% on target vs 21%).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Offsides | 1Lead |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 10Lead |
| 9Lead | Shots off target | 5 |
| 4 |
| 5Lead |
| 10Lead | Shots outside the box | 6 |
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| 19Lead | Total shots | 16 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 52%Lead | Ball possession | 48% |
| 75% | Pass accuracy | 78%Lead |
| 307Lead | Accurate passes | 288 |
| 409Lead | Total passes | 370 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 6Lead | Corner kicks | 2 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 4Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 3 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 13Lead | Fouls | 15 |
| 0Lead | Red cards | 1 |
| 0Lead | Yellow cards | 5 |