Match Summary
Birmingham City U21 and Stoke City U21 drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2 Division One 2025. Goals were scored by J. Maskall 10′, F. Tattum 38′, A. Vidigal 42′, Z. Betteka 58′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown. Birmingham City U21 made 3 substitutions, Stoke City U21 made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Birmingham City U21 and Stoke City U21 — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Giani
assist: A. Chang
assist: N. Cooper
Penalty
Lineups
Birmingham City U21 lined up in a — formation under Mark John Kennedy, while Stoke City U21 deployed a — under Dave John Hibbert.
Midfield Control
Birmingham City U21 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Stoke City U21's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Birmingham City U21's starting XI is 688.0 (youngest: Z. Betteka (18), oldest: D. Isichei (2025)), while Stoke City U21 average 23.5 (youngest: R. Curley (20), oldest: A. Vidigal (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Birmingham City U21 have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Stoke City U21 show 0 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses from their last 6 outings.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026