Match report
Blackburn Secures Narrow Win Over Birmingham in FA Cup
Birmingham
0–1
FT
Blackburn
Jan 31, 2023
Blackburn snatched a narrow 1-0 win over Birmingham in the FA Cup third round. The decisive moment came from an own goal by Trusty in the 100th minute, securing Blackburn's progression to the next stage of the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Birmingham 0-1 Blackburn
- • Own Goal Scorer: A. Trusty (Blackburn)
- • Yellow Cards: T. Chong (Birmingham), J. Buckley, B. Brereton Diaz, L. Travis (all Blackburn)
Lineups
Birmingham
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Etheridge (G)
- 5 A. Trusty (D)
- 28 D. Sanderson (D)
- 26 K. Long (D)
- 2 M. Colin (M)
- 42 A. Chang (M)
- 6 H. Mejbri (M)
- 23 M. Emmanuel (M)
- 17 R. Khadra (F)
- 9 S. Hogan (F)
- 7 J. Bacuna (F)
Substitutes
- 10 L. Jutkiewicz
- 19 J. James
- 18 T. Chong
- 20 G. Gardner
- 11 J. Graham
- 49 R. Donovan
- 25 N. Gordon
- 21 J. Ruddy
- 3 G. Friend
Blackburn
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 A. Pears (G)
- 11 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
- 4 Daniel Ayala (D)
- 16 S. Wharton (D)
- 3 H. Pickering (D)
- 21 J. Buckley (M)
- 27 L. Travis (M)
- 10 T. Dolan (M)
- 23 B. Dack (M)
- 22 B. Brereton (M)
- 29 J. Vale (F)
Substitutes
- 17 H. Carter
- 8 S. Szmodics
- 9 S. Gallagher
- 7 T. Edun
- 33 A. Phillips
- 6 T. Morton
- 19 R. Hedges
- 30 J. Garrett
- 1 T. Kaminski
Timeline
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46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1Off: Daniel Ayala · On: H. Carter -
75' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Khadra · On: L. Jutkiewicz -
75' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bacuna · On: J. James -
84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Mejbri · On: T. Chong -
84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Long · On: G. Gardner -
87' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2Off: Jack Vale · On: S. Szmodics -
87' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Dack · On: S. Gallagher -
90'+3 Birmingham Card · Yellow CardT. ChongFoul
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98' Blackburn Card · Yellow CardJ. BuckleyFoul
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100' Blackburn Goal · Own GoalA. Trusty -
105' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Chang · On: J. Graham -
105' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Pickering · On: T. Edun -
107' Blackburn Card · Yellow CardB. Brereton DiazTime wasting
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111' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Dolan · On: A. Phillips -
114' Blackburn Card · Yellow CardL. Travis -
120'+2 Birmingham Card · Yellow CardJ. JamesFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Birmingham | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 0% | 100% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game remained goalless until the 100th minute when A. Trusty scored an own goal for Birmingham, breaking the deadlock and securing a hard-fought victory for Blackburn.
- ▸ Blackburn's substitutions late in the match included Daniel Ayala (46'), Jack Vale (87'), and B. Dack (87') which provided fresh legs and ultimately led to their win.