Birmingham City vs Sheffield United Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
St. Andrew's Stadium Sat, 14 Mar - 3:00 PM
Championship
Birmingham City BRC
1 – 1
Sheffield United SHU
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 3:00 PM
Marvin Ducksch - 25'
Goal
|
Goal
Patrick Bamford - 45+3'
|
Red Card Femi Seriki 23'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Birmingham City 1–1 Sheffield United. The match ended in a draw. Sheffield United showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 63%–37%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sheffield United showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

T. Robinson

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Howson

2nd Assistant

S. Ledger

1st Assistant

O. Langford

4th Official

Birmingham City C. Davies
C. Davies
VS
Sheffield United C. Wilder
C. Wilder
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Stoke City Rank: 68 D
Sheffield Wednesday Rank: 55 W
Swansea City Rank: 68 D
Coventry City Rank: 75 W
Watford Rank: 67 L
Southampton Rank: 72 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Millwall Rank: 73 D
Ipswich Town Rank: 76 W
Southampton Rank: 72 L
Charlton Athletic Rank: 67 L
Leicester City Rank: 67 W
Stoke City Rank: 68 W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 4 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Birmingham City
44.7%
Draw
27.34%
Away Sheffield United
27.95%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.76
70.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Birmingham City
Sheffield United
Power Score
63.76
70.44
League Position
9
15
Global Rank
179
172

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Birmingham City — Opponent-weighted form score
Sheffield United — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Birmingham City Sheffield United

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Birmingham City

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sheffield United

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Birmingham City ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sheffield United
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.03
17.57
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.57
36.03
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Birmingham City +1.89 Efficiency Index
vs
Sheffield United -1.89 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Birmingham City
Sheffield United
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Birmingham City
vs
Sheffield United
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Birmingham City Sheffield United
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Birmingham City Sheffield United
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Birmingham City
Sheffield United
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Birmingham City BRC Home
5 matches
Sheffield United SHU Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
4
-4
Goal Difference
+4

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T01:06:23+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
J. Beadle
England
25 J. Beadle
T. Iwata
Japan
24 T. Iwata
C. Klarer
Austria
4 (C) C. Klarer
J. Robinson
Substitution
England
6 J. Robinson
E. Laird
Substitution
England
2 E. Laird
J. Solis Romero
Substitution
Colombia
14 J. Solis Romero
S. Paik
South Korea
8 S. Paik
P. Roberts
England
16 P. Roberts
M. Ducksch
Germany
33 M. Ducksch
I. Osman
Substitution
Ghana
17 I. Osman
J. Stansfield
Substitution
England
28 J. Stansfield
Pitch
A. Davies
Wales
17 A. Davies
H. Burrows
England
14 H. Burrows
T. Bindon
New Zealand
6 T. Bindon
J. Tanganga
England
2 (C) J. Tanganga
F. Seriki
England
38 F. Seriki
C. O'Hare
Substitution
England
10 C. O'Hare
J. Riedewald
Substitution
Netherlands
44 J. Riedewald
S. Peck
England
42 S. Peck
A. Brookes
Substitution
England
11 A. Brookes
P. Bamford
Substitution
England
45 P. Bamford
D. Ings
Substitution
England
9 D. Ings

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 14, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England
Stadium :
St. Andrew's Stadium
Capacity :
29409
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Akil Howson
Tim Robinson
Scott Ledger
Oliver Langford

Statistics

Possession
BRC
60%
SHU
40%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 3
8 Shots 1
94 Dangerous attacks 30
63 Possession 37
7 Corners 0
11 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
0 Assists 1
4 Hit Woodwork 0
23 Throwins 15
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64
0 Goal Kicks 13
53 Ball Safe 71
14 Dribble Attempts 11
6 Successful Dribbles 7
10 Successful Headers 11
5 Substitutions 5
10 Goal Attempts 2

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 2
139 Attacks 60

Possession

26 Successful Long Passes 26
83 Successful Passes Percentage 76
53 Long Passes 63
430 Successful Passes 246
515 Passes 325
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41
13 Key Passes 3

Defensive

8 Tackles 9
2 Saves 6
7 Interceptions 12

Build-up

33 Total Crosses 5
2 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
13 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Tim Robinson

Starting XI ▼

25
James Beadle
James Beadle Goalkeeper
6.99
2
Ethan Laird
Ethan Laird Defender
6.64
23
Carlos Vicente
Carlos Vicente
Attacker68'
6.57
4
Christoph Klarer
Christoph Klarer (C) Defender
6.77
6
Jack Robinson
Jack Robinson Defender
5.92
37
Jonathan Panzo
Jonathan Panzo
Defender46'
6.59
24
Tomoki Iwata
Tomoki Iwata Defender
7.44
8
Seung-ho Paik
Seung-ho Paik Midfielder
7.34
14
Jhon Solís
Jhon Solís Midfielder
6.79
7
Tommy Doyle
Tommy Doyle
Midfielder82'
6.77
16
Patrick Roberts
Patrick Roberts Midfielder
6.85
17
Ibrahim Osman
Ibrahim Osman Midfielder
6.69
10
Demarai Gray
Demarai Gray
Attacker67'
7.07
33
Marvin Ducksch
Marvin Ducksch Midfielder
7.75
28
Jay Stansfield
Jay Stansfield Attacker
6.51
29
August Priske
August Priske
Attacker77'
6.47
Referee : Tim Robinson

Starting XI ▼

17
Adam Davies
Adam Davies Goalkeeper
7.63
2
Japhet Tanganga
Japhet Tanganga (C) Defender
7.09
6
Tyler Bindon
Tyler Bindon Defender
7.18
14
Harrison Burrows
Harrison Burrows Defender
7.22
38
Femi Seriki
Femi Seriki Defender
4.21
10
Callum O'Hare
Callum O'Hare Midfielder
6.36
5
Leo Hjelde
Leo Hjelde
Defender59'
6.82
11
Andre Brooks
Andre Brooks Midfielder
7
22
Tom Davies
Tom Davies
Midfielder72'
6.42
42
Sydie Peck
Sydie Peck Midfielder
6.09
44
Jaïro Riedewald
Jaïro Riedewald Midfielder
6.58
18
Djibril Soumaré
Djibril Soumaré
Midfielder71'
6.52
9
Danny Ings
Danny Ings Attacker
6.45
12
Ki-Jana Hoever
Ki-Jana Hoever
Defender25'
6.89
45
Patrick Bamford
Patrick Bamford Attacker
7.09
7
Tom Cannon
Tom Cannon
Attacker71'
6.5

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Adam Davies
Time wasting / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Tommy Doyle → Jhon Solís
10th Substitution
82'
Event
August Priske → Jay Stansfield
9th Substitution
77'
72'
Event
Tom Davies → Andre Brooks
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Harrison Burrows
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
71'
Event
Tom Cannon → Patrick Bamford
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Djibril Soumaré → Jaïro Riedewald
7th Substitution
Event
Carlos Vicente → Ethan Laird
5th Substitution
68'
Event
Demarai Gray → Ibrahim Osman
4th Substitution
67'
67'
Event
Japhet Tanganga
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Christoph Klarer
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
62'
59'
Event
Leo Hjelde → Callum O'Hare
3rd Substitution
Event
Jonathan Panzo → Jack Robinson
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+3'
Event
Patrick Bamford
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
45+2'
Event
Andre Brooks
2nd Yellowcard
30'
Event
Sydie Peck
GoalkeeperSave
Event
Jack Robinson
Handball / 1st Yellowcard
28'
Event
Marvin Ducksch
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
25'
25'
Event
Ki-Jana Hoever → Danny Ings
1st Substitution
23'
Event
Femi Seriki
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adam Davies from Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the score tied at Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 1.
90
Update Update
Patrick Roberts committed a foul against Birmingham City.
90
Update Update
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Thomas Cannon from Sheffield United committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Carlos Vicente from Birmingham City committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Offside call against Sheffield United. Thomas Cannon has been caught in an offside position.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Demarai Gray from Birmingham City took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Christoph Klarer.
90
Update Update
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
88
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Marvin Ducksch from Birmingham City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
87
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga commits a handball for Sheffield United.
86
Update Update
Tom Davies from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
86
Update Update
Jonathan Panzo from Birmingham City committed a foul.
85
Update Update
Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
85
Update Update
Harrison Burrows committed a foul against Sheffield United.
84
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Demarai Gray from Birmingham City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Adam Davies from Sheffield United makes a save in the top left corner. The assist was provided by Tommy Doyle.
83
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. August Priske from Birmingham City attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City: Tommy Doyle comes on to replace Jhon Solís.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City after Japhet Tanganga allowed the ball to go out.
77
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City: August Priske comes on to replace Jay Stansfield.
76
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Adam Davies from Sheffield United.
75
Update Update
Demarai Gray committed a foul for Birmingham City.
75
Update Update
Tom Davies from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
75
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Patrick Roberts from Birmingham City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Demarai Gray.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City after Tyler Bindon allowed the ball to go out.
73
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Ducksch of Birmingham City strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from outside the penalty area following a free kick.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Tom Davies replaces Andre Brooks.
72
Update Update
Harrison Burrows committed a foul against Sheffield United.
72
Update Update
Jay Stansfield from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Thomas Cannon replaces Patrick Bamford.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Djibril Soumaré comes on to replace Jairo Riedewald.
70
Update Update
Patrick Bamford of Sheffield United earned a free kick on the right flank.
70
Update Update
Tomoki Iwata committed a foul on a Birmingham City player.
70
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play unfolds as Demarai Gray from Birmingham City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Adam Davies of Sheffield United makes a save, diving to his left to keep the ball out of the net. The assist came from Paik Seung-Ho.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City: Carlos Vicente is coming on to replace Ethan Laird.
68
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Carlos Vicente from Birmingham City attempts a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City: Demarai Gray replaces Ibrahim Osman.
67
Update Update
Sheffield United was awarded a free kick after Japhet Tanganga committed a foul.
67
Update Update
Jhon Solís from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
63
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Jairo Riedewald of Sheffield United attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Ki-Jana Hoever, who delivered a cross.
62
Update Update
Christoph Klarer committed a foul on a Birmingham City player.
62
Update Update
Patrick Bamford of Sheffield United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Christoph Klarer of Birmingham City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Leo Hjelde comes on to replace Callum O'Hare.
58
Update Update
Marvin Ducksch of Birmingham City makes a powerful header from the left side of the six-yard box, but it strikes the crossbar. The assist came from Paik Seung-Ho, who delivered a precise cross.
57
Update Update
Ethan Laird from Birmingham City earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
57
Update Update
Ki-Jana Hoever from Sheffield United committed a foul.
56
Update Update
Ki-Jana Hoever from Sheffield United committed a foul.
56
Update Update
Ibrahim Osman from Birmingham City earned a free kick in an offensive position.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City after Andre Brooks allowed the ball to go out.
52
Corner Corner
Another offensive push! Patrick Roberts from Birmingham City takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Adam Davies from Sheffield United makes a great save, diving to the right corner. The assist came from Jay Stansfield.
50
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
50
Update Update
Ethan Laird commits a foul for Birmingham City.
48
Update Update
Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United committed a foul.
48
Update Update
Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
47
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Jhon Solís from Birmingham City heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City after Ki-Jana Hoever allowed the ball to go out.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Birmingham City and Sheffield United.
45
Update Update
Offside call against Sheffield United. Patrick Bamford has been flagged for being offside.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 1. Patrick Bamford has scored for Sheffield United, firing a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Harrison Burrows, who set him up with a precise through ball during a quick counterattack.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Jay Stansfield from Birmingham City attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Patrick Roberts.
45
Corner Corner
Goal! It's now Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 1. Patrick Bamford scores for Sheffield United with a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left, finding the right corner of the net. The assist comes from Harrison Burrows, who set him up with a perfectly timed through ball during a rapid counterattack.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City, following a foul by Callum O'Hare.
45
Update Update
Adam Davies from Sheffield United earned a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Ethan Laird commits a foul for Birmingham City.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andre Brooks of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Birmingham City: Jonathan Panzo is coming on to replace Jack Robinson.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between Birmingham City and Sheffield United.
44
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Marvin Ducksch from Birmingham City takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box. However, Adam Davies from Sheffield United makes a crucial save, deflecting the ball to the right corner. The assist for this play comes from Patrick Roberts.
42
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
42
Update Update
Ibrahim Osman committed a foul against a player from Birmingham City.
42
Corner Corner
Another offensive effort underway. Patrick Bamford from Sheffield United heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but James Beadle from Birmingham City makes a save, diving to the left corner. The assist came from Japhet Tanganga, who also delivered a header.
39
Update Update
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
39
Update Update
Fouled by Patrick Roberts - Birmingham City. nnRephrased: Patrick Roberts from Birmingham City committed a foul.
38
Update Update
Tyler Bindon from Sheffield United earned a free kick in the defensive area.
38
Update Update
Jay Stansfield committed a foul against Birmingham City.
34
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Jay Stansfield from Birmingham City took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Ethan Laird.
30
Update Update
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United committed a foul.
30
Update Update
Christoph Klarer from Birmingham City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
30
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Sydie Peck from Sheffield United takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but James Beadle of Birmingham City makes a save in the left corner.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jack Robinson of Birmingham City has been shown a yellow card for handling the ball.
27
Update Update
Jack Robinson of Birmingham City has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Birmingham City takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sheffield United. Marvin Ducksch scores for Birmingham City, converting a free kick with a right-footed shot.
25
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Ki-Jana Hoever comes on to replace Danny Ings.
23
Red Card Red Card Important
Femi Seriki from Sheffield United has been shown a red card.
22
Update Update
Ibrahim Osman from Birmingham City has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
22
Update Update
Ibrahim Osman from Birmingham City earned a free kick in an offensive position.
21
Corner Corner
Another offensive push from Birmingham City. Marvin Ducksch takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Adam Davies of Sheffield United makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Ibrahim Osman.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Christoph Klarer from Birmingham City.
17
Update Update
Adam Davies from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
16
Corner Corner
Birmingham City has been awarded a corner kick after Harrison Burrows allowed the ball to go out.
13
Update Update
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United committed a foul.
13
Update Update
Paik Seung-Ho from Birmingham City was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
8
Attempt Attempt
Marvin Ducksch from Birmingham City strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from the left side of the penalty area, assisted by Ibrahim Osman.
7
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Osman from Birmingham City strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from the middle of the penalty area.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Birmingham City after a deflection off Japhet Tanganga.
1
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Patrick Bamford from Sheffield United attempted a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Sheffield United exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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