Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City: match statistics
Sheffield Wednesday finds themselves in disastrous form, languishing in 24th place with just a single victory all season and a 0% home win rate. The hosts remain winless in their last 5 fixtures, securing only 1 point, with a dismal home goal difference of -23. Birmingham City, despite their own away struggles (14% win rate), showcases significantly better recent form (1.6 points per game in the last 5) and superior attacking output (0.64 goals per away game vs 0.5 for the hosts). Furthermore, Sheffield Wednesday fails to score in 64% of home matches; combined with an average of 2.14 goals conceded per game, they are a highly vulnerable opponent. While Birmingham is not dominant on the road, the vast disparity in current disposition and quality points towards an away victory, although a draw remains a plausible outcome given Birmingham's difficulties in away fixtures.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield Wednesday played Birmingham City in Championship (England). The match was played on 20 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Birmingham City: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.69 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Birmingham City scores 1.33 and concedes 1.37. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield Wednesday 46%, Birmingham City 59%. Over 2.5: Sheffield Wednesday 62%, Birmingham City 52%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Birmingham City has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.09. Sheffield Wednesday: 9.6 shots per match, Birmingham City: 13.9.
Match halves
Sheffield Wednesday: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.31. Birmingham City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Sheffield Wednesday: 16-30 (5 goals). Birmingham City: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Sheffield Wednesday finds themselves in disastrous form, languishing in 24th place with just a single victory all season and a 0% home win rate. The hosts remain winless in their last 5 fixtures, securing only 1 point, with a dismal home goal difference of -23. Birmingham City, despite their own away struggles (14% win rate), showcases significantly better recent form (1.6 points per game in the last 5) and superior attacking output (0.64 goals per away game vs 0.5 for the hosts). Furthermore, Sheffield Wednesday fails to score in 64% of home matches; combined with an average of 2.14 goals conceded per game, they are a highly vulnerable opponent. While Birmingham is not dominant on the road, the vast disparity in current disposition and quality points towards an away victory, although a draw remains a plausible outcome given Birmingham's difficulties in away fixtures.
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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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.36 |
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.
Birmingham City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.2 pts / match - Birmingham City
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.
Birmingham City is 93% better for: goals scored per match.
0.69 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.33 goals / match - Birmingham City
Birmingham City is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.37 goals / match - Birmingham City
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 50% of matches (13 of 26 matches), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 matches).
Birmingham City scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 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 - Sheffield Wednesday
Over / Under - Birmingham City
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.07 pts / match - Birmingham City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 4%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Sheffield Wednesday
Birmingham City
* 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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.69 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 58% | • 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 - 0 Birmingham City. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City?
The Championship match finished Sheffield Wednesday 0:2 Birmingham City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City?
Sheffield Wednesday score 0.69 goals per game on average and Birmingham City 1.33. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 59% of Birmingham City's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Birmingham City 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City?
The statistical background for Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.