Match report

Birmingham Defeats Fulham 3-1 in Championship Showdown

Birmingham
Birmingham
3–1
FT
Fulham
Fulham
May 6, 2018

Birmingham stuns Fulham with a 3-1 victory in the Championship, thanks to goals from Lyle Jutkiewicz, Harry Dean, and Che Adams. Fulham briefly narrowed the gap with a goal from Tom Cairney, but Birmingham held strong to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Lyle Jutkiewicz opened the scoring for Birmingham in the 15th minute with an assist from Willian Harding
  • • Harry Dean doubled Birmingham's lead with a goal in the 43rd minute, assisted by Jota Peleteiro
  • • Tom Cairney scored for Fulham in the 84th minute, assisted by Fiyin Ayite
  • • Che Adams secured Birmingham's victory with a goal in the 89th minute, also assisted by Jota Peleteiro
  • • Birmingham's Willian Harding and Che Adams were notable contributors with assists

Lineups

Birmingham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Stockdale (G)
  • 28 M. Morrison (D)
  • 12 H. Dean (D)
  • 5 M. Colin (D)
  • 45 W. Harding (D)
  • 6 M. Kieftenbeld (M)
  • 19 J. Maghoma (M)
  • 26 D. Davis (M)
  • 27 Jota Peleteiro (M)
  • 10 L. Jutkiewicz (F)
  • 18 S. Gallagher (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Che Adams
  • 8 C. Gardner
  • 40 P. Robinson
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 17 C. N'Doye
  • 25 J. Cogley
  • 29 T. Kuszczak

Fulham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bettinelli (G)
  • 4 D. Odoi (D)
  • 13 T. Ream (D)
  • 21 M. Targett (D)
  • 3 R. Sessegnon (D)
  • 8 S. Johansen (M)
  • 6 K. McDonald (M)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 2 R. Fredericks (D)
  • 20 Lucas Piazon (F)
  • 32 A. Mitrović (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 A. Kamara
  • 11 F. Ayité
  • 22 C. Christie
  • 9 Rui Fonte
  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 26 T. Kalas
  • 27 D. Button

Timeline

  1. Birmingham
    15' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jutkiewicz · Assist: W. Harding
  2. Birmingham
    43' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Dean · Assist: Jota Peleteiro
  3. Fulham
    46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matt Targett · On: Aboubakar Kamara
  4. Fulham
    47' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Aboubakar Kamara
  5. Fulham
    49' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Odoi
  6. Birmingham
    62' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jutkiewicz · On: C. Adams
  7. Birmingham
    64' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Davis
  8. Fulham
    64' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Piazón · On: F. Ayité
  9. Fulham
    70' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    K. McDonald
  10. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gallagher · On: Craig Gardner
  11. Fulham
    72' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Fredericks · On: C. Christie
  12. Birmingham
    82' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Colin
  13. Fulham
    84' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cairney · Assist: F. Ayité
  14. Birmingham
    89' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams · Assist: Jota Peleteiro
  15. Birmingham
    90'+1 Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Maghoma · On: P. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Birmingham Fulham
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 62% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 218 601
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 135 508
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Birmingham's early goal by Jutkiewicz set the tone and gave them a psychological edge over Fulham
  • ▸ The dismissal of Fulham's players and tactical substitutions in the second half disrupted Fulham's rhythm, allowing Birmingham to secure their lead