Match report

Birmingham Draws 1-1 with Southampton in Championship Clash

Birmingham
Birmingham
1–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Dec 29, 2025

Birmingham secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against visiting Southampton in a fiercely competitive Championship encounter. The game saw several key moments that shifted momentum between the two teams, with Birmingham's early goal by P. Neumann setting the tone before C. Archer's equalizer for Southampton late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Birmingham scored first through P. Neumann (49') assisted by Jack Robinson.
  • • Southampton equalized with a goal from C. Archer (71') after several substitutions.
  • • Nathan Wood and C. Jander received yellow cards for Southampton in the first half due to fouls and handball respectively.
  • • P. Neumann also received a yellow card for Birmingham during a heated argument near the end of the match.

Lineups

Birmingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Beadle (G)
  • 23 A. Sampsted (D)
  • 5 P. Neumann (D)
  • 6 J. Robinson (D)
  • 41 E. Cashin (D)
  • 24 T. Iwata (M)
  • 8 Paik Seung-Ho (M)
  • 16 P. Roberts (M)
  • 18 W. T. Willumsson (M)
  • 28 J. Stansfield (M)
  • 9 K. Furuhashi (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Allsop
  • 4 B. Burrell
  • 7 M. Mazwi
  • 12 M. Leonard
  • 11 D. Isichei
  • 27 K. Fujimoto
  • 30 L. Koumas
  • 17 L. Dykes
  • 33 M. Ducksch

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 46 J. Robinson (F)
  • 10 F. Azaz (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 17 J. Quarshie
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 34 Welington
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 48 C. Bragg
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 13 L. Scienza
  • 19 C. Archer

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    41' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Wood

    Foul

  2. Southampton
    48' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jander

    Handball

  3. Birmingham
    49' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neumann · Assist: Jack Robinson
  4. Southampton
    58' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Fellows · On: E. Jelert
  5. Southampton
    58' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Robinson · On: L. Scienza
  6. Southampton
    68' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jander · On: C. Bragg
  7. Southampton
    68' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: C. Archer
  8. Birmingham
    69' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stansfield · On: L. Koumas
  9. Birmingham
    69' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Furuhashi · On: M. Ducksch
  10. Southampton
    71' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Archer · Assist: E. Jelert
  11. Birmingham
    72' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    P. Neumann

    Argument

  12. Birmingham
    82' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Roberts · On: M. Leonard
  13. Southampton
    83' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Azaz · On: K. Matsuki

Match Stats

Stat Birmingham Southampton
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 346 570
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.70 1.36
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 275 495
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Birmingham took an early lead with P. Neumann's goal in the 49th minute, giving them control over the game.
  • ▸ Southampton responded strongly and equalized through C. Archer just two minutes after making multiple substitutions at the hour mark.