Birmingham beat Wycombe in a thrilling encounter
Birmingham City emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Wycombe Wanderers, a match played at Adams Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The Blues dominated possession (74% compared to Wycombe’s 26%) and managed to impose their rhythm on the game, securing a 4-1 victory.
The first goal arrived in the 22nd minute when a K. Bielik own goal put Birmingham in the lead. A. May, with a goal in the 31st minute, extended the Blues’ advantage. Wycombe tried to react, but Birmingham’s defense proved resilient.
In the second half, Birmingham continued to press and managed to increase their lead with a goal from L. Harris in the 68th minute. W. T. Willumsson scored the fourth goal for the Blues in the 82nd minute.
Wycombe managed to score a consolation goal in stoppage time with a goal from S. Vokes, but it was too late for a comeback.
Match Statistics:
* Wycombe: 26% possession, 8 shots (2 on target, 5 off target), 1 corner, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Birmingham: 74% possession, 13 shots (7 on target, 1 off target), 9 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Key Events:
* 12′: Birmingham – Yellow card for A. May
* 17′: Wycombe – Yellow card for D. Harvie
* 22′: Wycombe – Own goal by K. Bielik (assist from None)
* 30′: Wycombe – Yellow card for L. Leahy
* 31′: Birmingham – Goal by A. May (assist from None)
* 45′: Wycombe – Yellow card for J. Scowen
* 55′: Birmingham – Yellow card for A. Cochrane
* 68′: Birmingham – Goal by L. Harris (assist from A. Yokoyama)
* 68′: Wycombe – Yellow card for None
* 82′: Birmingham – Goal by W. T. Willumsson (assist from None)
* 90′: Wycombe – Goal by S. Vokes (assist from K. Sadlier)
Match Data:
* Date: August 17, 2024
* City: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
* Stadium: Adams Park
* Referee: L. Smith
* League: League One
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 2
* Country: England
Substitutions wycombe: at minute 58 D. Udoh came in and M. Butcher went out., at minute 58 T. Bakinson came in and R. Kone went out., at minute 60 J. Pattenden came in and R. Tafazolli went out., at minute 74 S. Vokes came in and L. Leahy went out., at minute 84 J. Bartolo came in and G. McCleary went out.
Substitutions birmingham: at minute 58 K. Miyoshi came in and E. Hansson went out., at minute 64 W. T. Willumsson came in and M. Leonard went out., at minute 64 A. Yokoyama came in and K. Anderson went out., at minute 85 L. Jutkiewicz came in and A. May went out., at minute 85 B. Khela came in and L. Harris went out., at minute 90 A. Sampsted came in and W. T. Willumsson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wycombe
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