Match report
Leicester Defeats Birmingham 1-0 in FA Cup
Leicester
1–0
FT
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
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56' Leicester Card · Yellow CardC. Soyuncu -
60' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: Y. Tielemans -
66' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Gray · On: H. Barnes -
71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Harding · On: G. Gardner -
80' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardL. Jutkiewicz -
82' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalR. Pereira · Assist: M. Albrighton -
84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kieftenbeld · On: J. Montero -
84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: 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.