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Birmingham Legion

USL ChampionshipSeason 2026No. 22Data current as of August 30, 2026
Form (recent games)
LDDLD
Winless for 8 matches

Birmingham Legion 2026: season in numbers

Birmingham Legion in USL Championship

Birmingham Legion plays in USL Championship (United States) during the 2026 season. Birmingham Legion is No. 22 in the standings. Next game: New Mexico United.

Form and record

Birmingham Legion has 2 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses, averaging 0.93 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, worth 0.60 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Birmingham Legion scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.27. The team keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games and fails to score in 27%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 67% of Birmingham Legion's games. 40% finish with at least three goals and 27% with at least four. Those games average 2.33 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 40% of games. The team scored in both halves in 20% of games. Last five: BTTS 100%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Birmingham Legion scores 0.60 goals in the first half and 0.47 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Birmingham Legion averages 1.40 xG and 1.59 xGA per game. The team takes 12.7 shots, puts 3.5 on target and averages 50% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Birmingham Legion's xG differential is -0.19 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.33. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.93Points per game14 pts
1.07Goals scored / game
1.27Goals allowed / game
40%Over 2.5 goals
67%Both teams scored
20%Clean sheets
27%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
13% W53% R33% P
-3
Goal difference
0.93
PPG (season)
0.60
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal73%
2 goals27%
3 goals7%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals40%
3 goals7%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time67%League average: 67%
Min. 2 goals before half-time33%League average: 36%
Min. 3 goals before half-time0%League average: 10%
Goal after half-time73%League average: 80%
Min. 2 goals after half-time47%League average: 50%
Min. 3 goals after half-time13%League average: 22%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time27%
BTTS in both halves7%
Scored in both halves20%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

27% W60% R13% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

13% W47% R40% P
21
Half-time points
1.40
PPG (1st half)
+3
Goal difference
13
Second-half points
0.87
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.6
Conceded before half-time0.4
Scored after half-time0.47
Conceded after half-time0.87
Clean sheet before half-time60%
Clean sheet after half-time40%
No goal before half-time47%
No goal after half-time60%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.001.00
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.01.4
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals20%40%
Min. 3 goals0%0%
Clean sheets40%20%
Games without a goal60%40%
Goal difference-1-1
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 40% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 40% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Birmingham Legion
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
5
1
16-30
2
3
31-45
3
4
46-60
0
2
61-75
4
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
27%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.31
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.01
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.33
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
77%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
91%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.33
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
48%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

15 matches
4.5
Corners won per match
5.1
Corners conceded per match
9.7
Total corners per match
53.3%
Over 8.5 corners
46.7%
Over 9.5 corners
33.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

9 matches
4.2
Corners won per match
4.7
Corners conceded per match
8.9
Total corners per match
55.6%
Over 8.5 corners
44.4%
Over 9.5 corners
22.2%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

6 matches
5.0
Corners won per match
5.8
Corners conceded per match
10.8
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
50.0%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

15 matches
2.3
Team cards per match
2.3
Opponent cards per match
4.6
Total cards per match
53.3%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
6.7%
Red cards

Home

9 matches
2.6
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
44.4%
Over 3.5
44.4%
Over 4.5
11.1%
Red cards

Away

6 matches
1.8
Team cards per match
2.5
Opponent cards per match
4.3
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
33.3%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.31
Opponents' average PPG
14.0
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Birmingham Legion faced opponents averaging 1.31 points per game and an average standings position of No. 14.0 in a 25-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

FAQ

What is Birmingham Legion's recent form?

Birmingham Legion has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 0.93 points per game this season.

Where is Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship standings?

Birmingham Legion is No. 22 with 14 points.

How many goals does Birmingham Legion score per game?

Birmingham Legion scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.27. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Birmingham Legion's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 67% of Birmingham Legion's games, while 40% finish with at least three goals. Birmingham Legion keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games.

Who does Birmingham Legion play next?

Birmingham Legion's next game is Birmingham Legion vs. New Mexico United on July 25, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Birmingham Legion stats and betting picks?

This page covers Birmingham Legion's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.