England - ChampionshipSt. Andrew's StadiumData current as of October 17, 2026

Birmingham City vs Southampton: match statistics

Birmingham City crest
Birmingham City
1 : 1half-time 0:1
Southampton crest
Southampton

Birmingham City vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Birmingham City played against Southampton in Championship (England). The game was played on September 1, 2026. Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Birmingham City has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.67 points per game. Southampton has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Birmingham City scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.00. Southampton scores 3.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Birmingham City's games and 100% of Southampton's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 100%, compared with league averages of 74% for BTTS and 71% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.12 per game. Birmingham City takes 9.0 shots per game, while Southampton takes 18.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Birmingham City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Southampton leads at halftime in 33% and scores 2.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Birmingham City's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Southampton, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Championship games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 74% of games, and 71% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Southampton have a clearly better record over their last five matches: they have won 3 games and scored 9 goals, while Birmingham have recorded just 1 win, 3 draws and 6 goals. The visitors also create higher-quality chances away from home, averaging 1.70 xG compared with Birmingham’s 1.07 at home, while also registering an average of 17 shots per match versus their opponents’ 8. Birmingham remain unbeaten at home, but both of their home matches ended in draws, and the team concedes an average of 2 goals there without keeping a clean sheet. Southampton also have defensive issues, averaging 2 goals conceded away from home, so the hosts should create chances. However, the visitors’ advantage in chance-creation intensity and their superior recent scoring form point towards a narrow Southampton win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The signal for goals from both sides is clear, as Birmingham and Southampton each recorded a 100% BTTS rate this season, with neither team keeping a clean sheet. Over their last five matches, this figure remains at 60% and 80%, respectively, while Birmingham have conceded an average of 2.0 goals and Southampton 1.6. The hosts have scored 1.2 goals per match during this period, compared with 1.8 for the visitors, while Southampton have also generated a solid 1.80 xG. Birmingham’s recent xG is lower at 0.96, but their opponents allow an average of 1.36 xG, boosting the hosts’ chances of scoring. Another supporting factor is the league-wide BTTS frequency of 79%, making the scenario in which both teams score more likely.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The match profile favors goals, as both teams have scored and conceded in 100% of their matches so far this season. In their last five games, Birmingham conceded an average of 2.0 goals, while Southampton scored 1.8, clearly strengthening the case for an away goal. The hosts scored only 1.2 goals per game during this period, but Southampton allowed opponents an average of 1.6 goals, while the teams’ average xG figures ahead of this match stand at 1.75 and 1.70. The Over 1.5 goals line offers the strongest edge: Over 2.5 goals landed in 60% of Birmingham’s and 80% of Southampton’s last five matches, making at least two goals significantly more likely than a low-scoring game.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

A half-time draw is the most likely outcome, as Birmingham were level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, compared with 80% for Southampton. Neither team has impressed before half-time: the hosts averaged 0.8 goals scored, while the visitors averaged 0.6, with both conceding an average of 1.0 goal. After the break, the visitors have the stronger argument, scoring an average of 1.2 goals in their last five matches and winning the second half in 80% of cases. Birmingham scored just 0.4 goals after half-time, failed to win any of their five second halves, and conceded an average of 1.0 goal. Southampton also have better current match form, with a 60% win rate and an average of 1.8 points per game, compared with Birmingham’s 20% win rate and 1.2 points, strengthening the X/2 scenario.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

37Possession (%)63
Birmingham CitySouthampton
16Shots13
Birmingham CitySouthampton
4Shots on target4
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1.6xG1.34
Birmingham CitySouthampton
3Corners5
Birmingham CitySouthampton
43Dangerous attacks32
Birmingham CitySouthampton
12Fouls8
Birmingham CitySouthampton
3Cards2
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Birmingham CitySouthampton
1.33Goals scored / game3
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1Goals allowed / game1.33
Birmingham CitySouthampton
53%Average possession59%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
2.67Shots on target / game5
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9Shots per game18.67
Birmingham CitySouthampton
2.67Shots on target5
Birmingham CitySouthampton
14.8%Shot conversion16.1%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
53%Possession59%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1.12xG for1.89
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1.09xG against1.41
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Shooting quality

Birmingham City: Efficient finishingSouthampton: Dominant
Birmingham CitySouthampton
Accuracy (shots on target)30%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.60

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Southampton is 20% better for: last-5 form.

1.67 pts / game - Birmingham City · 2 pts / game - Southampton

Birmingham City
DDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
33% W67% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-2-0
1.67 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-0
1.67 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.3Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.12Opponent xG: 1.09BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%
Southampton
LWW
Season result split
67% W0% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.89Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Southampton is 126% better for: goals scored per game.

1.33 goals / game - Birmingham City · 3 goals / game - Southampton

Birmingham City is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Birmingham City · 1.33 goals / game - Southampton

Birmingham City scoring profile: very strong

Birmingham City scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).

Southampton scoring profile: very strong

Southampton scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).

4Goals scored (season)9
Birmingham CitySouthampton
3Goals conceded (season)4
Birmingham CitySouthampton
2.33Average goals per game4.33
Birmingham CitySouthampton
4Goals scored (last 5)9
Birmingham CitySouthampton
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
Birmingham CitySouthampton

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
67%2 goals67%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%3 goals67%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%4 goals33%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%2 goals33%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%3 goals0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%4 goals0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

74%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time67%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%BTTS in both halves0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
67%Scored in both halves67%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
67%BTTS - last 5100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Birmingham City is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.67 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.33 pts / game - Southampton

Birmingham City - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing
Southampton - half-time state
33% leading33% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per game (1st half)1.33
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0.67Goals scored (1st half)1
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)1.33
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1Average goals (1st half)2.33
Birmingham CitySouthampton
67%Clean sheet before half-time0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%No goal before half-time33%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)3
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)2
Birmingham CitySouthampton
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Birmingham CitySouthampton
1.33Average goals (2nd half)2
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Birmingham CitySouthampton
33%No goal after half-time0%
Birmingham CitySouthampton

Birmingham City - second-half results

0% W100% D0% L
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Southampton - second-half results

100% W0% D0% L
4
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding203%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-1.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Birmingham City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.671.00
Goals scored / game0.70.7
Goals allowed / game0.30.7
Average goals per game1.01.3
1 goal67%67%
2 goals33%67%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet67%33%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 33% leading - 67% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 100% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 2
Southampton - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.333.00
Goals scored / game1.02.0
Goals allowed / game1.30.0
Average goals per game2.32.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%67%
3 goals33%33%
Clean sheet0%100%
No goal33%0%
Goal difference-1+6
Half-time: 33% leading - 33% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 67% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Birmingham City
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Southampton
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
1
2
16-30
1
0
31-45
2
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
3
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.33
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 2.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
109%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
84%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-10%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Birmingham City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.30
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
81%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
71%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Southampton

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.48
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.19
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.11
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
214%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

Birmingham CityLigaSouthampton
Average goals per game▼ 2.333.05▲ 4.33
Both teams scored▼ 67%74%▲ 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 67%71%▲ 100%
Clean sheets▲ 33%18%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▼ 67%79%▲ 100%
Goal after half-time▼ 67%79%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.05
Average goals per game
74%
Both teams scored
71%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
18%
Clean sheets
1.64
Home goals / game
1.40
Away goals / game
+17%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Birmingham CityYellow cardBright Osayi-Samuel
  2. Birmingham CityGoalAugust PriskeAssist: Patrick Roberts
  3. SouthamptonSubstitutionOn: Divin MubamaOff: Cyle Christopher Larin
  4. Birmingham CitySubstitutionOn: Demarai Ramelle GrayOff: Patrick Roberts
  5. SouthamptonYellow cardDivin Mubama
  6. Birmingham CityYellow cardJhon Elmer Solis Romero
  7. Birmingham CitySubstitutionOn: Seung-Ho PaikOff: Jay Stansfield
  8. SouthamptonYellow cardNathan Wood-Gordon
  9. Birmingham CityYellow cardLuis Vásquez

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Birmingham City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Southampton. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Birmingham City vs Southampton?

The Championship match finished Birmingham City 1:1 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Birmingham City and Southampton?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Birmingham City won 0, Southampton won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Birmingham City vs Southampton?

Birmingham City score 1.33 goals per game on average and Southampton 3.00. The Championship average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 71% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Birmingham City's matches and 100% of Southampton's.

What form are Birmingham City and Southampton in?

Over the last 5 games Birmingham City have a 1-2-0 record (1.67 points per game) and Southampton 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birmingham City vs Southampton?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Birmingham City vs Southampton: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.