Stoke City vs Birmingham City — Pass Map

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Stoke City 1 – 0 Birmingham City

Championship · 13 Sep 2025

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Midfield tempo controller

S. Paik dominated possession with 49 accurate passes at 89.1% accuracy from 66 touches. His high volume and precision set the rhythm for Birmingham's build-up play throughout the match.

Defender pushing forward creatively

E. Laird registered 2 key passes despite playing in defence, generating 0.2 expected assists. His willingness to contribute in the final third added unpredictability to Birmingham's attacking transitions.

Stoke's defensive anchor

B. Lawal made 17 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances to shield Stoke's backline. His constant presence and reading of play were crucial to disrupting Birmingham's forward momentum.

Clinical threat off the bench

L. Koumas delivered 2 key passes and 0.087 expected assists in just 30 minutes as a substitute. His immediate impact gave Birmingham a creative spark when fresh legs were needed most.