Match report
Birmingham Defeats Wrexham 2-0 in Championship Clash
Birmingham
2–0
FT
Wrexham
Apr 12, 2026
Birmingham secured a 2-0 victory over Wrexham in a crucial Championship match. Goals from C. Vicente and Christoph Klarer helped Birmingham maintain their position in the competition. Despite an early yellow card, Birmingham's offense was potent, securing the victory.
Key Facts
- • Birmingham defeated Wrexham 2-0
- • C. Vicente scored the first goal (49')
- • Christoph Klarer netted the second goal (72')
- • J. E. Solis Romero received a yellow card for Birmingham
- • Max Cleworth was shown a yellow card for Wrexham
- • Paik Seung-Ho and K. Wagner provided key assists
Lineups
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 James Beadle (G)
- 26 Bright Osayi-Samuel (D)
- 5 Phil Neumann (D)
- 4 Christoph Klarer (D)
- 31 Kai Wagner (D)
- 14 Jhon Solís (M)
- 24 Tomoki Iwata (M)
- 23 Carlos Vicente (M)
- 28 Jay Stansfield (M)
- 17 Ibrahim Osman (M)
- 29 August Priske (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Seung-Ho Paik
- 6 Jack Robinson
- 27 Kanya Fujimoto
- 2 Ethan Laird
- 16 Patrick Roberts
- 21 Ryan Allsop
- 37 Jonathan Panzo
- 10 Demarai Gray
- 7 Tommy Doyle
Wrexham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Arthur Okonkwo (G)
- 4 Max Cleworth (D)
- 24 Dan Scarr (D)
- 2 Callum Doyle (D)
- 12 Issa Kaboré (M)
- 37 Matty James (M)
- 15 George Dobson (M)
- 14 George Thomason (M)
- 20 Oliver Rathbone (F)
- 27 Lewis O'Brien (F)
- 19 Kieffer Moore (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Sam Smith
- 47 Ryan Longman
- 10 Josh Windass
- 5 Dominic Hyam
- 7 Davis Keillor-Dunn
- 33 Nathan Broadhead
- 3 Lewis Brunt
- 21 Danny Ward
- 29 Ryan Barnett
Timeline
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25' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardJ. E. Solis Romero -
27' Wrexham Card · Yellow CardMax Cleworth -
46' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. E. Solis Romero · On: Paik Seung-Ho -
49' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalC. Vicente · Assist: K. Wagner -
63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Rathbone · On: J. Windass -
63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2Off: M. James · On: N. Broadhead -
72' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalChristoph Klarer · Assist: Paik Seung-Ho -
74' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Moore · On: S. Smith -
78' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Osman · On: D. Gray -
85' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: Tomoki Iwata · On: T. Doyle -
86' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Kabore · On: D. Keillor-Dunn -
88' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Stansfield · On: E. Laird
Match Stats
| Stat | Birmingham | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 71% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 349 | 433 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| xG | 1.55 | 0.08 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 231 | 309 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to J. E. Solis Romero and Max Cleworth set a tense tone early in the match
- ▸ C. Vicente's goal in the 49th minute broke the deadlock and gave Birmingham the lead
- ▸ Christoph Klarer's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed Birmingham's victory and put the game out of reach for Wrexham