Match Report
The table gap was wide: 24 points between Birmingham City (1st, 111 pts) and Stockport County (3rd, 87 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.57/0.91 for Stockport County and 1.83/0.67 for Birmingham City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Birmingham City had not lost in 9 games. Stockport County had banked 4 of the last 15 points on offer; Birmingham City, 13.
P. Howard officiated: 100 games logged, averaging 2.0 yellow cards each. The match was played at Edgeley Park (capacity 10,841). On the scoreboard, Birmingham City led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Stockport County: Macauley Southam (78') · Birmingham City: Alfie May (5')
Key stats
Possession: Stockport County 53% · Birmingham City 47% · Total shots: 17-6 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 9-3