Birmingham City vs Southampton: match statistics
Birmingham City vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Birmingham City played Southampton in Championship (England). The match was played on 1 September 2026. Venue: St. Andrew's Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Birmingham City: 1-2-0, 1.67 points/match. Southampton: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birmingham City scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Southampton scores 3.00 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.05 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birmingham City 67%, Southampton 100%. Over 2.5: Birmingham City 67%, Southampton 100%. League level: BTTS 74%, Over 2.5 71%.
xG, shots and style
Southampton has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.12. Birmingham City: 9.0 shots per match, Southampton: 18.7.
Match halves
Birmingham City: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Southampton: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 2.00.
Goals by minute
Birmingham City: 0-15 (1 goals). Southampton: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 3.05 goals per match, BTTS 74%, Over 2.5 71%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - 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.
View BTTS statisticsOver/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.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Birmingham City | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.60 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Southampton is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 pts / match - Birmingham City · 2 pts / match - Southampton
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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Birmingham City · 3 goals / match - Southampton
Birmingham City is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Birmingham City · 1.33 goals / match - Southampton
Birmingham City scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Southampton scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Southampton
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Birmingham City · 1.33 pts / match - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birmingham City
Southampton
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Birmingham City | Liga | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 3.05 | ▲ 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.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Birmingham City 0 - 1 - 1 Southampton. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.