Match report

Birmingham Defeats Bristol City 1-0 in Championship Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–1
FT
Birmingham
Birmingham
May 7, 2017

Birmingham held off a spirited Bristol City side to secure a 1-0 win in their Championship match, thanks to Chris Adams' early goal. Adams, assisted by Lee Jutkiewicz, found the back of the net in the 16th minute, providing the only scoreline of the game. Despite Bristol City's late surge and multiple substitutions, they could not find an equalizer. Birmingham's defensive resilience and discipline were on full display, keeping Bristol City at bay and securing a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Chris Adams scored the only goal for Birmingham in the 16th minute, assisted by Lee Jutkiewicz.
  • • Birmingham received four yellow cards throughout the match, with Craig Gardner, J. Maghoma, J. Grounds, and Chris Adams being penalized.
  • • Bristol City made three substitutions: M. Little replaced L. Tomlin, Matty Taylor replaced M. Djuric, and J. Paterson replaced C. O'Dowda.
  • • Bristol City's J. Bryan received a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
  • • The match ended 0-1 in favor of Birmingham, strengthening their position in the Championship.

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Giefer (G)
  • 2 M. Little (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 42 B. Wright (D)
  • 3 J. Bryan (D)
  • 7 K. Smith (M)
  • 21 M. Pack (M)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 12 M. Taylor (F)
  • 20 J. Paterson (M)
  • 9 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 L. Tomlin
  • 22 M. Đurić
  • 11 C. O'Dowda
  • 14 B. Reid
  • 31 J. Hegeler
  • 25 L. Kelly
  • 24 M. O’Leary

Birmingham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 T. Kuszczak (G)
  • 3 J. Grounds (D)
  • 5 R. Shotton (D)
  • 28 M. Morrison (D)
  • 12 C. Gardner (M)
  • 2 Nsue (D)
  • 6 M. Kieftenbeld (M)
  • 19 J. Maghoma (M)
  • 26 D. Davis (M)
  • 14 Che Adams (F)
  • 15 L. Jutkiewicz (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Bielik
  • 9 C. Donaldson
  • 8 S. Gleeson
  • 1 A. Legzdins
  • 21 K. Frei
  • 25 J. Cogley
  • 20 G. Stewart

Timeline

  1. Birmingham
    16' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams · Assist: L. Jutkiewicz
  2. Birmingham
    35' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    Craig Gardner
  3. Birmingham
    54' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maghoma
  4. Birmingham
    55' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grounds
  5. Birmingham
    56' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    C. Adams
  6. Bristol City
    59' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Little · On: L. Tomlin
  7. Bristol City
    60' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: M. Djuric
  8. Bristol City
    63' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bryan
  9. Birmingham
    69' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jutkiewicz · On: K. Bielik
  10. Birmingham
    74' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maghoma · On: C. Donaldson
  11. Bristol City
    76' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Paterson · On: C. O'Dowda
  12. Birmingham
    84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Adams · On: Stephen Gleeson
  13. Birmingham
    90' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kuszczak

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Birmingham
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 71% 54%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 17
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 428 275
Yellow Cards 1 7
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 1 7
Shots off Target 12 8
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 305 149
Shots Inside Box 13 12
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Chris Adams in the 16th minute set the tone for Birmingham's defensive strategy and morale.
  • ▸ The yellow cards given to Birmingham players in quick succession (54th-56th minute) slightly disrupted their rhythm but did not hinder their defensive solidity.
  • ▸ Despite Bristol City's increased aggression and substitutions towards the end of the match, Birmingham's disciplined defense ensured they maintained their lead.