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Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
The match concludes with a decisive victory for Birmingham City, who outclassed Portsmouth throughout the game. Key goals from Paik Seung-Ho, Tomoki Iwata, Christoph Klarer, and Keshi Anderson highlight Birmingham's dominance. Portsmouth faced significant defensive challenges, unable to counter Birmingham's attacking prowess.
Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
Lewis Koumas displays great defensive skills, winning applause from the crowd. However, Josh Murphy earns a yellow card for a challenge fuelled by frustration, responding unnecessarily after Koumas' successful interception.
Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
Mark Kosznovszky's strike for Portsmouth took a significant deflection, hitting the crossbar. It seems James Beadle may have got a hand to it, preserving Birmingham's clean sheet.
Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
Bright Osayi-Samuel comes on for Birmingham City, replacing Tomoki Iwata, who leaves the field to a warm round of applause after his impressive performance.
Birmingham 4-0 Portsmouth
Keshi Anderson's goal sealed Birmingham City's dominant performance. It was Tomoki Iwata's assist that set up Anderson perfectly. Anderson, with determination, created room and struck the ball, which took a wicked deflection off Regan Poole, lofting into the top corner, sealing Blues' comfortable victory. It showcased Anderson's intent and accuracy.
Keshi Anderson
Keshi Anderson strikes with a right-footed shot from outside the box, deflecting into the net to extend Birmingham City's lead further.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Portsmouth make their fifth and final change with Josh Knight coming on for Hayden Matthews as they continue to search for a way back into the game.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Birmingham City have announced an attendance of 27,903 as they continue to dominate Portsmouth. Blues have been impressive and may still create further chances as they maintain a significant lead.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Birmingham City make a double change as Lyndon Dykes replaces Jay Stansfield and Lewis Koumas enters the field as well. Birmingham are taking advantage of their lead to bring fresh legs on.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Kyogo Furuhashi heads the ball into the net, but he is clearly offside, and the goal is disallowed. Birmingham City remain 3-0 ahead.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Portsmouth make their fourth change with Conor Chaplin coming on for John Swift as they continue to search for a way back against Birmingham City.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Keshi Anderson sprints away from a tired fullback and delivers a low ball towards Kyogo Furuhashi, but Kyogo can't get a touch on it as Regan Poole slides in to defend. It goes behind for a goal kick, and it was a presentable chance for Birmingham City to score again.
Birmingham 3-0 Portsmouth
Birmingham's tactical execution at set pieces has been spot on, punishing Portsmouth's defence once again. Christoph Klarer's perfectly timed run sealed the third goal, though there was a suspicion of offside, adding pressure to Portsmouth's already crumbling defence.
Christoph Klarer
Christoph Klarer heads in Birmingham City's third goal from close range following a set piece situation. Alex Cochrane delivered the ball into the box with precision, allowing Klarer to rise and nod it in, further extending Blues' lead.
Birmingham 2-0 Portsmouth
Birmingham City make a change as Kyogo Furuhashi replaces Marvin Ducksch after an impactful performance. Ducksch receives a warm reception from the fans and coaching staff as he exits the pitch, having contributed well to Birmingham City's attacking efforts.
Birmingham 2-0 Portsmouth
Tomoki Iwata extended Birmingham City's lead with a precise header from a corner, assisted by Tommy Doyle. Despite missing a chance earlier, Iwata's goal marks his first of the season and gives Birmingham a comfortable 2-0 lead. Portsmouth's defensive vulnerabilities at set-pieces prove costly as they struggle to contain their opponents.
Tomoki Iwata
Tomoki Iwata scores Birmingham City's second goal, capitalising on a corner taken by Tommy Doyle. Iwata positions himself at the near post and flicks the ball just inside the post, seemingly surprised as it lands in the net 11 minutes into the second half.
Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth
Portsmouth make a triple substitution as Josh Murphy replaces Yang Min-Hyeok, Colby Bishop comes on for Makenzie Kirk, and Zak Swanson takes over from Ibane Bowat. Portsmouth aim to freshen things up as they look to change the dynamics of the match.
Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth
Demarai Gray misses a golden chance to extend Birmingham City's lead, failing to convert Jay Stansfield's brilliant cross from near the corner of the box. Gray's volley goes wide, missing an opportunity to make it 2-0.
Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth
Keshi Anderson finds himself with a decent chance on the left side of the penalty area, driving in and forcing a save from Josef Bursik with his legs. A promising opportunity for Birmingham City to extend their lead.
All four of Birmingham City's goals followed set-piece situations
Birmingham City emphatically bounced back to winning ways at St Andrew's with a dominant Championship victory over Portsmouth.
Paik Seung-Ho opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes before Tomoki Iwata, captain Chrisoph Klarer and substitute Keshi Anderson struck after the break to seal a comfortable victory.
Blues had not won at home since 20 September but produced a ruthless display from set-pieces against a fragile Pompey defence.
The result moves Birmingham up to the top half of the table in 11th and leaves Portsmouth in 20th on 13 points.
Blues boss Chris Davies stated in his pre-match press conference that his side were "not far away" from their best after a slight dry run in the league where they picked up just three points in six games, conceding 10 goals.
The former Spurs assistant was proven right and more in arguably Birmingham's best performance of the season, highlighting how they, like many clubs in the professional game, are prioritising set-plays.
They really did flex their muscles in that area, as all four goals directly involved dead-balls, beginning with Paik's opener.
The South Korea international opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a brave diving header from a corner after a flurry of early chances, rewarding the Blues' relentless start.
Iwata doubled the lead 10 minutes after the break with a clever near-post flick - also from a corner - before club captain Klarer rose highest to nod in a third from Alex Cochrane's free-kick delivery just after the hour mark.
Anderson completed the rout on 88 minutes, winning a free-kick before receiving Iwata's ball on the edge of the box and hitting a deflected strike into the roof of the net to cap a fine second-half cameo, much to the detriment of Pompey.
The result extends Portsmouth's winless run to four games as they sit four points above the relegation zone.
Davies: 'It was a complete performance'
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies told BBC Radio WM:
"I was really looking forward to the match. I was hoping they could bring it all together and make a quick start.
"For us, it wasn't just a case of focus or thinking we have to win; it was about how we win and how we play.
"Focusing on that process and making a quick, aggressive start. It was as complete a performance as we've put together this season, and I'm really pleased for the players.
"We've been working on our set-pieces, wanting to improve them, they can make a difference in a game."
Portsmouth defender Jordan Williams told BBC Radio Solent:
"I think we started the game very slow. We gave them about four opportunities and they finally took one.
"It's not good enough from us as a team for the standards we've set, and we've been punished today.
"We're going to put the game to bed because we've got another game on Wednesday, but we need to look at what went wrong."
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 24 | 28 |
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| 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 25 |
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| 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 24 |
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| 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 24 |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 22 |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 22 |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
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| 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
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| 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 19 |
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| 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 18 |
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| 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 18 |
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| 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 18 |
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| 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 18 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 17 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 17 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 17 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 17 |
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| 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 13 |
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| 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 13 |
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| 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 13 |
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| 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 |
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| 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 23 | -13 | 9 |
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| 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 8 |
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| 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 25 | -15 | -5 |
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Manager: Chris Davies
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: John Mousinho
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Chris Davies
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: John Mousinho
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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This will be the first league meeting between Birmingham City and Portsmouth since March 2012, a 4-1 victory for Pompey in the Championship.
Portsmouth have won just one of their last 11 away league games against Birmingham City (D3 L7), a 2-0 victory at St Andrew’s in November 2007 in the Premier League.
A defeat to Hull City ended Birmingham’s 29 game unbeaten run at home in the league last time out (W23 D6), as they now look to avoid successive defeats at St Andrew’s for the first time since March 2024.
After losing to Coventry City and Stoke City in their last two matches, Portsmouth will be looking to avoid three league losses in a row for the first time since September 2024.
This season in the Championship, no player has amassed a bigger xG total without scoring than Birmingham’s Kyogo Furuhashi (2.8) – he has now gone 17 league games without scoring since leaving Celtic in January 2025, after netting nine times across his final 17 Scottish Premiership outings.
