Match report
Birmingham Defeats Stevenage 1-0 in EFL Trophy
Stevenage
0–1
FT
Birmingham
Feb 4, 2025
Birmingham secured a narrow victory over Stevenage in the EFL Trophy, with J. Stansfield scoring the only goal in the 83rd minute. Stevenage faced challenges with multiple yellow cards, while Birmingham made several substitutions that bolstered their attack towards the end of the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Stevenage 0-1 Birmingham
- • Goal: J. Stansfield (83') - Assisted by M. Leonard
- • Yellow Cards: L. Thompson (Stevenage), Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham), Carl Piergianni (Stevenage), J. Stansfield (Birmingham)
- • Substitutions: Stevenage (J. Young, Jordan Roberts, H. White, Elliott List), Birmingham (L. Harris, L. Jutkiewicz, Grant Hanley, S. Wright, A. May)
Lineups
Stevenage
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
- 7 N. Freeman (D)
- 6 D. Sweeney (D)
- 5 C. Piergianni (D)
- 16 L. Freestone (D)
- 23 L. Thompson (M)
- 18 H. White (M)
- 11 J. Roberts (M)
- 10 D. Kemp (M)
- 17 E. List (M)
- 30 J. Young (F)
Substitutes
- 9 L. Appéré
- 19 J. Reid
- 22 D. Phillips
- 37 R. Doherty
- 13 M. Cooper
- 43 E. Bates
- 40 L. Brown
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 45 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
- 6 K. Bielik (D)
- 4 C. Klarer (D)
- 31 G. Hanley (D)
- 20 A. Cochrane (D)
- 30 K. Dowell (M)
- 12 M. Leonard (M)
- 11 S. Wright (M)
- 10 L. Jutkiewicz (M)
- 26 L. Harris (M)
- 9 A. May (F)
Substitutes
- 14 K. Anderson
- 24 T. Iwata
- 2 E. Laird
- 28 J. Stansfield
- 17 L. Dykes
- 23 A. Sampsted
- 21 R. Allsop
Timeline
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57' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Harris · On: Keshi Anderson -
57' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Jutkiewicz · On: Tomoki Iwata -
59' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardL. ThompsonFoul
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70' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: Grant Hanley · On: E. Laird -
70' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Wright · On: J. Stansfield -
75' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Young · On: L. Appere -
75' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: Jordan Roberts · On: J. Reid -
75' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: H. White · On: D. Phillips -
78' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardTomoki IwataArgument
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79' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardCarl PiergianniFoul
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80' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5Off: A. May · On: L. Dykes -
83' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardJ. Stansfield -
83' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stansfield · Assist: M. Leonard -
87' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4Off: Elliott List · On: Ryan Doherty
Match Stats
| Stat | Stevenage | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 79% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 318 | 448 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 221 | 355 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 12 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stevenage's L. Thompson received a yellow card for a foul in the 59th minute, disrupting their defensive stability.
- ▸ Birmingham's J. Stansfield scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, capitalizing on a cross from M. Leonard, which sealed Birmingham's victory.