Match report
Birmingham and Derby Draw 1-1 in Championship Clash
Birmingham
1–1
FT
Derby
Dec 26, 2025
A tense match between Birmingham and Derby ended in a 1–1 draw. After an early goal by P. Agyemang for Derby, Birmingham equalized later through Jack Robinson. Despite playing most of the second half with ten men following J. Ward's red card, Derby managed to hold on.
Key Facts
- • Birmingham and Derby drew 1-1 in the Championship match.
- • P. Agyemang (Derby) scored at minute 27.
- • Jack Robinson (Birmingham) equalized at minute 64.
- • J. Ward (Derby) received a red card at minute 39.
- • Christoph Klarer (Birmingham) was sent off in stoppage time.
Lineups
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 J. Beadle (G)
- 24 T. Iwata (D)
- 4 C. Klarer (D)
- 6 J. Robinson (D)
- 41 E. Cashin (D)
- 12 M. Leonard (M)
- 8 Paik Seung-Ho (M)
- 16 P. Roberts (M)
- 28 J. Stansfield (M)
- 10 D. Gray (M)
- 33 M. Ducksch (F)
Substitutes
- 21 R. Allsop
- 23 A. Sampsted
- 5 P. Neumann
- 47 G. Wynne
- 18 W. T. Willumsson
- 27 K. Fujimoto
- 30 L. Koumas
- 17 L. Dykes
- 9 K. Furuhashi
Derby
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
- 6 S. Langas (D)
- 4 D. Batth (D)
- 5 M. Clarke (D)
- 23 J. Ward (M)
- 16 L. Thompson (M)
- 42 B. Clark (M)
- 20 C. Elder (M)
- 25 B. Brereton Diaz (F)
- 10 R. Brewster (F)
- 7 P. Agyemang (F)
Substitutes
- 12 R. O'Donnell
- 3 C. Forsyth
- 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
- 14 A. Weimann
- 15 L. Salvesen
- 19 K. Jackson
- 32 E. Adams
- 35 C. Nelson
- 37 O. Eames
Timeline
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15' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gray · On: L. Koumas -
27' Derby Goal · Normal GoalP. Agyemang · Assist: R. Brewster -
29' Derby Card · Yellow CardJ. WardTime wasting
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39' Derby Card · Yellow CardJ. WardFoul
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39' Derby Card · Red CardJ. WardFoul
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46' Derby subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: Ebou Adams -
46' Derby subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Brewster · On: C. Nelson -
49' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardChristoph KlarerFoul
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58' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Cashin · On: A. Sampsted -
58' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ducksch · On: K. Furuhashi -
64' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalJack Robinson -
71' Derby Card · Yellow CardS. LangasArgument
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74' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardPaik Seung-HoFoul
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78' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Leonard · On: W. T. Willumsson -
78' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: L. Dykes -
85' Derby subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Agyemang · On: Kayden Jackson -
90'+2 Birmingham Card · Red CardChristoph KlarerFoul
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90'+6 Derby subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Langas · On: Craig Forsyth
Match Stats
| Stat | Birmingham | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 55% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 5 |
| Corners | 12 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 563 | 208 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 1 |
| xG | 2.98 | 0.79 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 477 | 115 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Agyemang's early goal gave Derby the lead, but Birmingham leveled through Jack Robinson’s effort in the second half.
- ▸ J. Ward's red card drastically changed the game dynamics, forcing Derby to play with ten men for most of the match.