Match report

Leicester Defeats Birmingham 1-0 in FA Cup

Leicester
Leicester
1–0
FT
Birmingham
Birmingham
Mar 4, 2020

Leicester held off Birmingham to advance in the FA Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory. Ricardo Pereira's late goal in the 82nd minute proved decisive, securing Leicester's place in the competition. Despite Birmingham's efforts, Leicester's defense stood firm, with key substitutions and a yellow card to Caglar Soyuncu not affecting the final outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
  • • Goal: Ricardo Pereira (82')
  • • Yellow Card: Caglar Soyuncu (56')
  • • Substitutions: Wilfred Ndidi (60'), Demarai Gray (66') for Leicester; Willian Harding (71'), Lyle Jutkiewicz (80'), Matty Kieftenbeld (84'), Kamil Mrabti (84') for Birmingham

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 26 D. Praet (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 7 D. Gray (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 14 K. Iheanacho (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Y. Tielemans
  • 15 H. Barnes
  • 20 H. Choudhury
  • 5 W. Morgan
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 2 J. Justin

Birmingham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Camp (G)
  • 12 H. Dean (D)
  • 5 M. Colin (D)
  • 3 K. Pedersen (D)
  • 14 J. Clarke-Salter (D)
  • 2 W. Harding (M)
  • 6 M. Kieftenbeld (M)
  • 18 K. Mrabti (M)
  • 34 I. Šunjić (M)
  • 10 L. Jutkiewicz (F)
  • 40 S. Hogan (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Gardner
  • 7 D. Crowley
  • 15 J. Montero
  • 44 C. Boyd Munce
  • 27 C. Trueman
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 45 R. Burke

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    56' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    C. Soyuncu
  2. Leicester
    60' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: Y. Tielemans
  3. Leicester
    66' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Gray · On: H. Barnes
  4. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Harding · On: G. Gardner
  5. Birmingham
    80' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    L. Jutkiewicz
  6. Leicester
    82' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Pereira · Assist: M. Albrighton
  7. Birmingham
    84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kieftenbeld · On: J. Montero
  8. Birmingham
    84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mrabti · On: D. Crowley

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Birmingham
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 58%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 743 231
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 76% 24%
Accurate Passes 648 133
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card to Leicester's Caglar Soyuncu in the 56th minute did not disrupt the team's momentum, as they continued to control the game.
  • ▸ Ricardo Pereira's goal in the 82nd minute was a turning point, giving Leicester the crucial lead they needed to secure the win in the FA Cup.