Blackpool vs Birmingham Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In League One action, Blackpool met Birmingham on April 30. Birmingham came out on top, securing a 0-2 win.

The match came alive on the 39th minute when Ethan Laird found the net, tipping the balance in Birmingham's favor. Alfie May added to the score, setting the final scoreline at 0-2.

The spotlight turns to the field where Blackpool and Birmingham square off once more, 4 months after the previous League One meeting that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate. Blackpool come into the match following a draw against Wigan last Saturday in the League One. Correcting defensive vulnerabilities could be their ticket to improved performances, considering they have allowed goals in four consecutive matches.

Birmingham enter the match on a positive note, having secured three victories in a row against Mansfield Town, Stevenage and Burton Albion in their last three outings, marking their 4th consecutive unbeaten match.

This League One encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Blackpool and Birmingham throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Blackpool’s attacking options, with Steve Bruce at the helm, have been bolstered by Ashley Fletcher, the team’s top scorer, and Rob Apter, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Fletcher has already scored eleven goals in League One this season, while also leading the team in assists, having set up eight goals this campaign. Adding further support are Albie Morgan, Lee Evans and Kyle Joseph, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Alfie May and Jay Stansfield have been pivotal for Birmingham’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Chris Davies, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Stansfield leads Birmingham’s scoring charts in League One this season with nineteen goals, with May leading their creative tally in the league with eight assists. Birmingham’s offense has also been strengthened by Keshi Anderson, Willum Willumsson and Kieran Dowell, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Blackpool - Birmingham in real time.

Blackpool kicked off the game with Harry Tyrer, James Husband who got substituted by Hayden Coulson on the 46th minute, Elkan Baggott, Oliver Casey, Odeluga Offiah who got substituted by Jordan Gabriel on the 83rd minute, CJ Hamilton, Lee Evans who got substituted by Josh Onomah on the 65th minute, Albie Morgan, Rob Apter who got substituted by Tom Bloxham on the 65th minute, Ashley Fletcher who got substituted by Jake Beesley on the 65th minute and Niall Ennis as starters, with Richard O'Donnell, Hayden Coulson, Matthew Pennington, Jordan Gabriel, Josh Onomah, Jake Beesley and Tom Bloxham on the bench.

Birmingham's starting eleven were Ryan Allsop, Alex Cochrane, Ben Davies, Christoph Klarer, Ethan Laird who got substituted by Taylor Gardner-Hickman on the 58th minute, Marc Leonard who got substituted by Paik Seung-Ho on the 58th minute, Tomoki Iwata, Keshi Anderson who got substituted by Jay Stansfield on the 58th minute, Willum Willumsson, Kieran Dowell who got substituted by Luke Harris on the 63rd minute and Alfie May who got substituted by Grant Hanley on the 82nd minute, with Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Grant Hanley, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Luke Harris, Paik Seung-Ho, Emil Hansson and Jay Stansfield on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.4 - 1.61
  • Ball Possession: 36 - 64
  • Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 4
  • Total Attempts: 7 - 16
  • Shots On Target: 2 - 6
  • Blocked Shots: 1 - 6
  • Shots in the Box: 2 - 8
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 8
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 8 - 18
  • Corners: 2 - 4
  • Throw-Ins: 19 - 21
  • Saves: 3 - 2
  • Free Kicks: 18 - 8
  • Offsides: 1 - 1
  • Passes into Final Third: 85 - 162
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 48 - 110
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 8 - 23
  • Tackles: 9 - 19
  • Completed Tackles: 7 - 12
  • Total Crosses: 13 - 13
  • Successful Crosses: 2 - 2
  • Interceptions: 9 - 9
  • Clearances: 21 - 19

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Albie Morgan was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2022, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Blackpool have emerged victorious in two matches, Birmingham in one, with the other two encounters ending in stalemates. The most recent match between them was on December 29, 2024, in the League One of England, ending in a 0-0 draw. Blackpool have scored eight goals across these five encounters, while Birmingham have scored three. So, overall, Blackpool have the edge in head-to-head matches against Birmingham in their recent history.

Blackpool have played 44 matches in League One, with sixteen wins, sixteen draws, and twelve losses this season, scoring 68 goals at an average of 1.55 per match and conceding 57 at a rate of 1.30 per match. In League One, Birmingham have played 44 matches, winning 32, drawing nine and losing three, netting 80 goals (1.82 per match) and conceding 30 (0.68 per match).

Recent Form

Blackpool played their last match against Wigan, which ended in a draw, while Birmingham's recent form includes three consecutive wins, with victories against Mansfield Town, Stevenage and Burton Albion in their last three matches. Overall, Blackpool have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing seven, while Birmingham have won fourteen of their last twenty matches, losing two and drawing four.

  • Blackpool's last 5 home matches had 3 or more goals.
  • Blackpool have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 4 matches.
  • Birmingham have gone 4 consecutive matches without a defeat.
  • Birmingham have gone 4 consecutive away matches without a draw.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Blackpool occupy 9th spot with 64 points in 44 matches, while Birmingham hold 1st place with 105 points after 44 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Blackpool and Birmingham in real time. You can watch the goals by Ethan Laird and Alfie May as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Blackpool - Birmingham are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Blackpool 0, Birmingham 2.
  2. 83'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Jordan Gabriel replaces Odeluga Offiah
  3. 82'
    Substitution for Birmingham. Grant Hanley replaces Alfie May
  4. 65'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Josh Onomah replaces Lee Evans
  5. 65'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Jake Beesley replaces Ashley Fletcher
  6. 65'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Tom Bloxham replaces Rob Apter
  7. 63'
    Substitution for Birmingham. Luke Harris replaces Kieran Dowell
  8. 58'
    Substitution for Birmingham. Paik Seung-Ho replaces Marc Leonard
  9. 58'
    Substitution for Birmingham. Taylor Gardner-Hickman replaces Ethan Laird
  10. 58'
    Substitution for Birmingham. Jay Stansfield replaces Keshi Anderson
  11. 57'
    Albie Morgan is shown the yellow card.
  12. 51'
    0 - 2
    Alfie May scores for Birmingham, assisted by Keshi Anderson.
  13. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  14. 46'
    Substitution for Blackpool. Hayden Coulson replaces James Husband
  15. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 1
    First half ends.
  16. 39'
    0 - 1
    Ethan Laird scores for Birmingham, assisted by Marc Leonard.
  17. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins