Birmingham City 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes' post-match review of Birmingham City 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a rollercoaster at St. Andrew's! Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday battled it out to a thrilling 2-2 draw. The Blues, coming off a tough loss to Coventry, managed to claw back from a goal down twice, showing real grit. Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, will feel they let two points slip away after taking the lead, but they'll take heart from their resilience on the road. Not a surprising result given both teams' recent form, but it's a point gained for Birmingham, ending their losing streak, while Sheffield Wednesday extend their unbeaten run to three games.

Ethan Horvath in the Sheffield Wednesday goal had a busy day, but it was Birmingham's late equaliser in the 90th minute that stole the headlines. Jay Stansfield and Kyogo Furuhashi were the heroes for the Blues, with their goals keeping the home fans on their toes till the very end. For Sheffield Wednesday, Bailey Cadamarteri and Jamal Lowe found the net, but they couldn't hold on for the win. A fair result in the end, and both teams will take positives from this one as they look to climb the Championship table.

The stats tell a story of Birmingham City dominating possession with a whopping 71% to Sheffield Wednesday's 29%. Despite this, the Owls managed to keep the game close, which is quite impressive. The Blues had more corners (10 to 4), but Sheffield Wednesday's higher successful dribble percentage (38% to 22%) shows they were more effective when they had the ball. The yellow card count was close, with Birmingham picking up three and Sheffield Wednesday two, reflecting a competitive but disciplined match.

The game kicked off with a bang as Birmingham City took the lead early on in the 9th minute, setting the tone for an exciting match. Sheffield Wednesday responded well, equalising in the 37th minute through Bailey Cadamarteri, showing their fighting spirit. The second half saw the Owls take the lead in the 76th minute thanks to Jamal Lowe, but Birmingham City had the last laugh with Kyogo Furuhashi's dramatic equaliser in the 90th minute.

These key moments were crucial in shaping the outcome of the game. Birmingham's early goal put pressure on Sheffield Wednesday, but the Owls' response before halftime kept them in the game. The late drama with Lowe's goal and Furuhashi's equaliser ensured both teams left with a point, reflecting the ebb and flow of this entertaining encounter.

Birmingham City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ryan Allsop in goal and a back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Christoph Klarer, Eiran Cashin, and Alex Cochrane. The midfield was anchored by Tomoki Iwata and Tommy Doyle, with Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield, and Demarai Gray supporting striker Kyogo Furuhashi. No real surprises in the lineup, but the impact of Stansfield and Furuhashi was evident with their goals.

The Blues made five substitutions during the game, showing manager's willingness to adapt and chase the win. Stansfield and Furuhashi's contributions were crucial, with their goals securing a valuable point. Overall, a solid performance from the team, with the attacking players stepping up when it mattered most.

Sheffield Wednesday opted for a 3-5-2 formation, with Ethan Horvath between the sticks and a back three of Dominic Iorfa, Ernie Weaver, and Max Lowe. The midfield was packed with Liam Palmer, Yan Valery, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, and Harry Amass, while Bailey Cadamarteri and Jamal Lowe led the line. The lineup was as expected, with the focus on a solid defense and quick counter-attacks.

The Owls made three substitutions, showing a more conservative approach compared to Birmingham. Cadamarteri and Lowe both found the net, proving their worth up front. Horvath in goal had a busy day, making crucial saves to keep his team in the game. A good showing from Sheffield Wednesday, despite the late equaliser.

Ethan Horvath is Ladbrokes' Man of the Match, and rightly so. The Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper was kept busy throughout the game, making three crucial saves to keep his team in contention. Despite conceding two goals, Horvath's two clearances and one punch were vital in maintaining the Owls' defensive solidity. A standout performance from the American shot-stopper.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Birmingham City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

Sitting comfortably in 12th place with 11 points, Birmingham City will look to build on this result when they face Wrexham, who are in 15th with 9 points, on October 03, 2025 at 20:00. The draw against Sheffield Wednesday should boost their confidence, and they'll aim to secure all three points at home to climb further up the table.

Sheffield Wednesday, currently in 22nd place with 6 points, have a tough challenge ahead against 4th-placed Coventry City on October 04, 2025 at 12:30. The point gained against Birmingham will be a morale booster, but they'll need to be at their best to get anything from this game. A solid performance could help them start moving up the league standings.

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