Birmingham City 1-0 Swansea City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Birmingham City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Swansea City at home, a result that sees them climb to eighth in the Championship standings. The match was a tense affair, with the decisive moment coming in the 94th minute when substitute Lyndon Dykes scored the winning goal. This win breaks Birmingham's run of two consecutive away losses and showcases their resilience, particularly after a challenging period. The result might not have been surprising given Birmingham's recent home form, but it was certainly a testament to their determination and ability to capitalise on late opportunities.

Swansea City, on the other hand, will be disappointed to leave St Andrew's empty-handed after a closely contested match. Despite their efforts, they couldn't find a way past Birmingham's defence, and the late goal by Dykes proved to be the difference. Swansea's recent form had been mixed, with a draw and a win in their last two games, but this loss sees them drop to tenth in the league. The Swans will need to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back from this defeat.

The statistics from the match reflect a closely fought contest, with both teams sharing an equal 50% of possession. However, Birmingham City's seven corners compared to Swansea's two suggest they were more threatening from set pieces. Birmingham's higher successful dribble percentage of 76% indicates they were more effective in breaking down Swansea's defence. The five yellow cards for Birmingham and four for Swansea highlight the competitive nature of the game, but it was Birmingham's late goal in injury time that ultimately made the difference.

The match's turning point came in the 94th minute when Lyndon Dykes, who had been introduced as a substitute in the 87th minute, scored the winning goal for Birmingham City. This late strike not only secured the three points but also showcased the impact of Birmingham's substitutions, with six changes made throughout the game. Earlier, Birmingham had been disciplined with five yellow cards, indicating a robust approach to defending their lead.

For Swansea City, the key moments were largely defensive, with four yellow cards received throughout the match. Their substitutions in the latter stages, including Adam Uche Idah and Ji-Sung Eom in the 74th minute, were unable to change the game's outcome. The late yellow card to Marko Stamenic in the 94th minute, coinciding with Dykes' goal, summed up a frustrating day for the Swans.

Birmingham City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ryan Allsop in goal and a back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Christoph Klarer, Jack Robinson, and Alex Cochrane. The midfield was anchored by Tomoki Iwata and Seung-ho Paik, with Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield, and Lewis Koumas supporting striker Marvin Ducksch. The impact of the substitutions was significant, with Patrick Roberts, Ethan Laird, and Kyogo Furuhashi coming on in the 67th minute, followed by Eiran Joe Cashin and Thomas Doyle later in the game. Lyndon Dykes, who came on in the 87th minute, proved to be the hero with his late winner.

Swansea City opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Lawrence Vigouroux between the posts and a defense consisting of Josh Key, Ben Cabango, Cameron Burgess, and Josh Tymon. The midfield trio of Gonçalo Franco, Marko Stamenic, and Ethan Galbraith supported the attacking line of Ronald, Zan Vipotnik, and Zeidane Inoussa. Despite making five substitutions, including Adam Uche Idah and Ji-Sung Eom in the 74th minute, Swansea couldn't find the breakthrough they needed. The late changes of Malick Junior Yalcouyé, Liam Cullen, and Melker Widell in the 89th and 97th minutes were unable to salvage a point.

Ronald is Coral’s Man of the Match for his performance against Birmingham City. Despite not scoring or assisting, Ronald's contribution was significant, with one big chance created and two key passes. His ability to create opportunities for his teammates was crucial, even if the final result didn't go Swansea's way. Ronald's performance highlights his importance to the team's attacking play.

• Win: 1-0 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Hull City (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

With their victory over Swansea City, Birmingham City now sit in eighth place with 10 points. Their next challenge is a match against Coventry City, who are also on 10 points in sixth place, on September 27, 2025. This result will boost Birmingham's confidence as they look to maintain their momentum and potentially climb higher in the league standings.

Swansea City find themselves in tenth place with 8 points following their loss to Birmingham City. They will face Millwall, who are in 14th with 7 points, on September 27, 2025. Swansea will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming game to halt their slide and get back to winning ways.

• West Brom Vs Leicester City

• Coventry Vs Birmingham

• Wrexham Vs Derby County

• Swansea Vs Millwall

• Ipswich Town Vs Portsmouth

• Charlton Vs Blackburn Rovers

• Southampton Vs Middlesbrough

• Sheffield Wednesday Vs QPR

• Stoke City Vs Norwich City

• Preston Vs Bristol City

• Watford vs Hull City

• Oxford Utd Vs Sheffield United

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