12/05/2024

Birmingham City vs Stoke City live updates from St Andrew's

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Birmingham City vs Stoke City live updates from St Andrew's

BirminghamLive brings you the live coverage of Birmingham City's Championship clash with Stoke City

BirminghamLive brings you the live coverage of Birmingham City's Championship clash with Stoke City

Birmingham City host Stoke City at St Andrew's this afternoon in search of another home victory after wins over Rotherham and Blackburn Rovers in recent weeks.

John Eustace's side have seemingly escaped the threat of relegation by winning back-to-back home games, and will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four games against Stoke today.

Opponents Stoke travel to Birmingham having only lost once in their last four league games, and will be leapfrogged by Blues this afternoon if they lose the match.

The teams were pretty evenly-matched in November's fixture at the bet365 Stadium, which Blues edged 2-1. Both clubs had been struggling for form throughout the season, but have found some crucial points in recent weeks to steer clear of a relegation battle last in the season.

Kick-off is at 3pm, with team news arriving at 2pm, so stay tuned throughout the afternoon.

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Birmingham City vs Stoke City player ratings: Chong and Khadra struggle in dull affair

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Blues 0-0 Stoke

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87 - Huge chance for Blues

Bielik sees a goal-bound shot blocked on the line by Powell

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82 - Blues sub

Chong off for Bellingham

Khadra off for Hogan

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79 - Stoke sub

Tymon on for Campbell

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78 - Another corner

Stoke work the ball around the Blues box, before Chong blocks Smallbone's cross. Second corner is dealt with better

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77 - Stoke corner

Trusty puts the ball out of play for a corner

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72 - Blues free-kick

Bacuna swings in his delivery, but Bielik heads straight at the 'keeper

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66 - Stoke sub

Powell comes on for Gayle

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61 - Stoke free-kick

Smallbone crosses and Blues clear. Roberts boots the ball long - he's been solid this afternoon

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56 - Blues free-kick

Bacuna his the wall from distance

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52 - Chong dispossessed

Chong hasn't been up to it today. Stoke's Sterling has kept him quiet

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47 - Blues corner

Stoke give away a corner after failing to keep the ball in their defensive third. Corner is cleared well

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45 - Second half starts

Stoke get us back underway

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HALF TIME

Blues 0-0 Stoke