Southampton vs Birmingham City — Pass Map

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Pass Map

Southampton 3 – 1 Birmingham City

Championship · 06 Dec 2025

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Midfield tempo keeper

S. Paik dominated possession with 54 accurate passes at 94.7% accuracy across 67 touches. His ball security and distribution set Birmingham City's build-up rhythm throughout the match.

Creative catalyst from midfield

T. Doyle generated 5 key passes and 0.545 expected assists, operating as Birmingham's primary attacking outlet. His creation from midfield unlocked scoring opportunities consistently.

Defensive wall construction

T. Harwood-Bellis made 16 combined defensive actions including tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. His constant presence disrupted Southampton's rhythm and anchored their backline solidity.

Brief but influential defensive contribution

A. Cochrane delivered 2 key passes and 0.053 expected assists in just 59 minutes off the bench. His timely introduction provided fresh attacking impetus when Birmingham needed creative reinforcement.