Lincoln v Birmingham Match Report & Stats: 1-3 – Birmingham Come from Behind for Comfortable Win
| Competition | EFL League One |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 October 2022 |
| Teams | Lincoln vs Birmingham |
| Final Score | Lincoln 1-3 Birmingham |
Lincoln v Birmingham Match Report
Birmingham staged a strong comeback to defeat Lincoln 3-1 at Sincil Bank, extending their lead at the top of the Championship table. Lincoln took an early lead through a goal by Ben Cadamarteri, but Birmingham responded effectively with three unanswered goals, securing all three points.
Lincoln capitalised on Birmingham’s early vulnerability when Cadamarteri found the net in the first minute following a cross from O’Connor. The home side's high press initially caused problems for Birmingham, but the visitors gradually took control. Birmingham equalised in the 14th minute through Anderson, assisted by May.
In the second half, Birmingham quickly asserted their dominance, scoring twice within the first ten minutes. Willumsson put Birmingham ahead in the 52nd minute after connecting with a delivery from May. Anderson later sealed the victory in the 79th minute, completing his brace following an assist from Willumsson. Despite a missed penalty by Lincoln’s substitute Hackett-Fairchild, Birmingham maintained their advantage to secure a comfortable win.
Key Moments
- 1’: Ben Cadamarteri opened the scoring for Lincoln, slotting home from O’Connor’s assist.
- 14’: Birmingham equalised through Anderson, set up by a pinpoint cross from May.
- 52’: Willumsson scored to give Birmingham the lead, capitalising on a clever pass from May.
- 72’: Hackett-Fairchild missed a crucial penalty for Lincoln, a key moment in the game.
- 79’: Anderson netted his second goal, making it 3-1 to Birmingham and effectively sealing the result.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Lincoln | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 24% | 76% |
| Goal Attempts | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Goal | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 8 | 5 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
Lineups
Lincoln (3-1-4-2):
Wickens; Hamer, O’Connor (C), Roughan; Erhahon; Darikwa, McGrandles, Moylan, Jefferies; House, Cadamarteri.
Substitutes: Draper, Hackett-Fairchild, Hamilton, Montsma, Pardington, Ring.
Birmingham (4-2-3-1):
Allsop; Gardner-Hickman, Klarer, Davies (C), Cochrane; Iwata, Paik; Anderson, Willumsson, Hansson; May.
Substitutes: Peacock-Farrell, Laird, Leonard, Dykes, Yokoyama, Sanderson.
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Half-Time/Full-Time: Lincoln/Draw (❌): Gab Sutton’s prediction was off the mark, as Birmingham came from behind to secure a comprehensive victory after trailing early on.
- Lincoln to take an early lead (✅): Lincoln’s opener within the first minute aligned with the expectation of an aggressive start from the home side.
Gab Sutton’s prediction partially reflected Lincoln’s early pressure, but Birmingham’s resilience and superior second-half performance demonstrated their ability to turn games around. Despite Lincoln’s promising start, they couldn’t maintain the intensity against a well-organised Birmingham side.
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