Burton Albion vs Birmingham City, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League ChampionshipBurton make it an unhappy return for Gary Rowett
Birmingham-born duo Lloyd Dyer and Jamie Ward sank their hometown side to secure a second successive home win for Burton, 2-0 over Gary Rowett's Blues
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 5': Offside, Birmingham City. Lukas Jutkiewicz tries a through ball, but David Davis is caught offside.
- 5': Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Ben Turner.
- 7': Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Kyle McFadzean.
- 11': Offside, Birmingham City. Jonathan Spector tries a through ball, but Lukas Jutkiewicz is caught offside.
- 13': Foul by Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion).
- 13': Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Jamie Ward (Burton Albion).
- 14': Michael Morrison (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Kyle McFadzean (Burton Albion).
- 15': Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16': Attempt saved. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Cotterill with a cross.
- 18': Attempt missed. Jamie Ward (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lloyd Dyer.
- 18': Foul by Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion).
- 18': Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by David Davis (Birmingham City).
- 19': Tom Naylor (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Jamie Ward (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lloyd Dyer with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City).
- 21': Matthew Palmer (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kyle McFadzean.
- 23': Foul by Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City).
- 23': Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Attempt saved. Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jamie Ward with a headed pass.
- 28': Foul by Lucas Akins (Burton Albion).
- 28': Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 29': Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Michael Morrison (Birmingham City).
- 30': Attempt missed. Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Matthew Palmer following a set piece situation.
- 32': Offside, Birmingham City. Jonathan Spector tries a through ball, but Lukas Jutkiewicz is caught offside.
- 32': Goal! Burton Albion 1, Birmingham City 0. Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jamie Ward.
- 34': Foul by Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City).
- 34': Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion).
- 35': Jonathan Grounds (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Foul by Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City).
- 36': Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Attempt saved. Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 41': Foul by Tom Naylor (Burton Albion).
- 41': Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Tom Naylor (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Offside, Birmingham City. Stephen Gleeson tries a through ball, but Lukas Jutkiewicz is caught offside.
- 43': Attempt missed. Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Akins with a cross.
- 45': Attempt saved. Jamie Ward (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris O'Grady.
- 45': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Adam Legzdins.
- 45'+1': Foul by Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion).
- 45'+1': Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Burton Albion 1, Birmingham City 0.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Burton Albion 2, Birmingham City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Burton Albion 1, Birmingham City 0.
- 49': Attempt missed. Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
- 54': Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 54': Foul by Michael Morrison (Birmingham City).
- 54': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Jonathan Spector.
- 57': Substitution, Birmingham City. Che Adams replaces David Davis.
- 57': Substitution, Birmingham City. Clayton Donaldson replaces David Cotterill.
- 59': Foul by Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion).
- 59': Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion).
- 60': Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Attempt missed. Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 62': Goal! Burton Albion 2, Birmingham City 0. Jamie Ward (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Brayford with a headed pass.
- 62': Jonathan Grounds (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card.
- 64': Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Lloyd Dyer.
- 65': Che Adams (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Tom Naylor (Burton Albion).
- 66': Foul by Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City).
- 66': Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Offside, Burton Albion. John Brayford tries a through ball, but Chris O'Grady is caught offside.
- 68': Substitution, Birmingham City. Greg Stewart replaces Jacques Maghoma.
- 69': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City).
- 69': Jamie Ward (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Ryan Shotton (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Attempt missed. Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jamie Ward.
- 76': Clayton Donaldson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by John Brayford (Burton Albion).
- 77': Attempt blocked. Greg Stewart (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Grounds.
- 78': Attempt missed. Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lucas Akins with a cross.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Che Adams (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Clayton Donaldson.
- 79': Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Kyle McFadzean.
- 80': Attempt missed. Michael Morrison (Birmingham City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Greg Stewart with a cross following a corner.
- 81': Substitution, Burton Albion. Will Miller replaces Jamie Ward.
- 81': Foul by Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion).
- 81': Michael Morrison (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City).
- 84': Foul by Jonathan Grounds (Birmingham City).
- 84': Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85': Attempt missed. Tom Naylor (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Jackson Irvine with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 88': Substitution, Burton Albion. Lee Williamson replaces Tom Naylor.
- 90': Attempt missed. Jackson Irvine (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lee Williamson with a headed pass.
- 90': Foul by Chris O'Grady (Burton Albion).
- 90': Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Delay in match Clayton Donaldson (Birmingham City) because of an injury.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Burton Albion. Hamza Choudhury replaces Matthew Palmer.
- 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3': Offside, Birmingham City. Maikel Kieftenbeld tries a through ball, but Lukas Jutkiewicz is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Greg Stewart (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Che Adams.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Burton Albion 2, Birmingham City 0.
Statistics
 BIR |
BRT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 53 | Possession | 47 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 252 | Accurate Passes | 212 |
| 372 | Passes | 324 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 20 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 89 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 17 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 24 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Pirelli Stadium
Location: Burton, England
Attendance: 5,818
Venue: Pirelli Stadium
Location: Burton, England
Attendance: 5,818
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield United | 22 | +21 | 48 |
| 2 | Leeds United | 22 | +26 | 45 |
| 3 | Burnley | 22 | +19 | 44 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 22 | +16 | 43 |
Line-Ups
Burton Albion (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jon McLaughlin (GK) |
| 5 | Kyle McFadzean |
| 6 | Ben Turner |
| 3 | John Brayford |
| 36 | Jackson Irvine  |
| 15 | Tom Naylor |
| 16 | Matthew Palmer |
| 11 | Lloyd Dyer |
| 10 | Lucas Akins |
| 8 | Chris O'Grady |
| 12 | Jamie Ward |
Birmingham City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Legzdins (GK) |
| 5 | Ryan Shotton |
| 28 | Michael Morrison |
| 3 | Jonathan Grounds |
| 23 | Jonathan Spector |
| 26 | David Davis |
| 8 | Stephen Gleeson |
| 6 | Maikel Kieftenbeld |
| 15 | Lukas Jutkiewicz |
| 19 | Jacques Maghoma |
| 11 | David Cotterill |
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