Match Report
The table gap was wide: 17 points between Birmingham City (10th, 64 pts) and Oxford United (22nd, 47 pts). The last five rounds placed Oxford United 13th in the league for form — higher than their 22nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.98/1.28 for Oxford United and 1.24/1.22 for Birmingham City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
Birmingham City carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this.
The Kassam Stadium in Oxford, capacity 12,500, hosted the game. Birmingham City led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Birmingham City: Myles Peart-Harris (23' og), Marvin Ducksch (66')
Key stats
Possession: Oxford United 39% · Birmingham City 61% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-4