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19/08/2056, Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England
Championship, English Football League
Stoke Vs Birmingham

Stoke play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: T Haggart (GK) , I Snoddy (CB) , F McClymont (CB) , M Elechi (CB) , A McCosh (RB) , P Donnelly (LB) , A Griff (CDM) , A Cary (CAM) , M Duncan (RM) , P McColl (LM) , D Boyce (ST) And the subs are: B Callahan (CB) , D Okwara (CB) , O Rodden (CM) , H Huggett (CM) , N Dermott (ST)

Birmingham play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: L Wynne (GK) , P Kellie (CB) , J Shanklin (CB) , I Adamu (RB) , A Garson (LB) , G McZeal (CM) , G Agu (CM) , R Craig (CDM) , J Munro (CAM) , C McCombe (ST) , P Cooney (ST) And the subs are: J Birninkudu (CB) , J Lazos (CB) , B Inuwa (CM) , C Banter (CM) , G Edwards (ST)
Welcome to Britannia Stadium in Stoke, England where Stoke City will face Birmingham City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 38000.

1' - Stoke kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Alexander McCosh passes the ball to Antwan Cary.  Antwan Cary plays the ball to Mick Elechi.  Mick Elechi passes to Inigo Snoddy.  Jack Munro successfully tackles Inigo Snoddy and the ball goes loose.  Arthur Griff uses his pace to beat Jack Munro.  

5' - Arthur Griff spots a run from Danny Boyce.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

16' - Ian Adamu uses his pace to beat Martin Duncan.  

20' - John Shanklin sees Paul Cooney making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

24' - Peter McColl plays a long pass to Mick Elechi.  Geoff Agu tackles Mick Elechi and the ball goes loose.  Martin Duncan passes a long ball to Mick Elechi.  Mick Elechi spots a run from Danny Boyce.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Danny Boyce has strayed offside!  

29' - Jack Munro passes the ball to Alastair Garson.  Paul Donnelly tackles Alastair Garson and gains possession for his team.  Alastair Garson tackles Paul Donnelly and takes possession.  Alastair Garson finds John Shanklin with a long pass.  John Shanklin plays the ball to Jack Munro.  Jack Munro sees a run from Chris McCombe.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Chris McCombe is caught offside!  

32' - Peter McColl plays a long pass to Alexander McCosh.  Alexander McCosh slides the ball to Martin Duncan.  Martin Duncan attempts to outskill Jack Munro.  The opposing player is unable to stop Martin Duncan who takes the ball forward!  

33' - Martin Duncan sees a run from Danny Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Danny Boyce is able to take the ball.  Danny Boyce tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Danny Boyce for Stoke!  The ball went in off the upright!

33' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Geoff Agu passes the ball to Peter Kellie.  Peter Kellie passes to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal finds Rob Craig with a short pass.  Rob Craig plays a long ball to Geoff Agu.  Geoff Agu passes the ball to Gavin McZeal.  Gavin McZeal sees Paul Cooney making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul Cooney is able to control the ball.  Paul Cooney tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

43' - Tom Haggart plays the ball to Alexander McCosh.  Alexander McCosh plays a long ball to Antwan Cary.  Antwan Cary curls in a cross, but John Shanklin intercepts and takes possession.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Ian Adamu slides the ball to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin passes to Rob Craig.  Rob Craig plays a long pass to John Shanklin.  John Shanklin spots a run from Chris McCombe.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chris McCombe is able to control the ball.  Chris McCombe strikes the ball...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

54' - Tom Haggart finds Paul Donnelly with a long ball.  Peter Kellie tackles Paul Donnelly and takes possession.  Peter Kellie finds Jack Munro with a long ball.  Jack Munro attempts to use his skills to beat Mick Elechi.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mick Elechi is going to be taken off.  Bryan Callahan is going to be brought on.  

56' - Frank McClymont spots a run from Danny Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Danny Boyce has strayed offside!  

60' - Jack Munro finds Ian Adamu with a long pass.  Ian Adamu attempts to use his skills to beat Alexander McCosh, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Birmingham.  

61' - Jack Munro steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Alexander McCosh intercepts the ball.  

62' - Alexander McCosh speeds past Paul Cooney.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Shanklin is going to be taken off.  John Birninkudu is going to be brought on.  

66' - Inigo Snoddy plays a short pass to Alexander McCosh.  Alexander McCosh sees a run from Danny Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Danny Boyce is able to control the ball.  Danny Boyce reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Gavin McZeal manages to get to the ball first!  

68' - Gavin McZeal finds Alastair Garson with a long pass.  Alastair Garson sees Geoff Agu making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Geoff Agu is able to control the ball.  Geoff Agu hits the ball towards goal...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Geoff Agu for Birmingham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

69' - Stoke kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Martin Duncan passes to Alexander McCosh.  Alexander McCosh passes the ball to Inigo Snoddy.  Inigo Snoddy finds Bryan Callahan with a short pass.  Bryan Callahan sees a run from Danny Boyce.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Danny Boyce takes the ball.  Danny Boyce looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and Danny Boyce scores!  That's a good goal from the Stoke player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

73' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antwan Cary is going to be taken off.  Nicholas Dermott is brought on from the bench.  

76' - Gavin McZeal plays a long ball to Peter Kellie.  Peter Kellie sees Chris McCombe making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Chris McCombe is able to take the ball.  Chris McCombe tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Tom Haggart!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Geoff Agu is going to be taken off.  Chris Banter joins the game from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter Kellie is going to be taken off.  John Lazos joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Gavin McZeal speeds past Martin Duncan.  

79' - Gavin McZeal spots a run from Chris Banter.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Chris Banter has strayed offside!  

82' - Peter McColl brings the ball forward, outpacing Gavin McZeal.  

84' - Peter McColl sees Danny Boyce making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Danny Boyce takes the ball.  Danny Boyce attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Luke Wynne stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Arthur Griff is first to the ball...Arthur Griff tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Stoke!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

85' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

88' - Gavin McZeal plays the ball to Rob Craig.  Rob Craig passes the ball to Alastair Garson.  Alastair Garson spots a run from Jack Munro.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jack Munro is able to control the ball.  Jack Munro strikes the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Birmingham.  Alastair Garson places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, finding Paul Cooney.  Paul Cooney gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Tom Haggart...but its wide!



The match has ended Stoke City 3 - 1 Birmingham City.