Birmingham press but West Bromwich Albion hold firm | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion played out a goalless draw. In the third minute, Jed Wallace forced James Beadle into a save from outside the box. After Birmingham's triple change (58.), the hosts increased the pressure as Ibrahim Osman shot too high (69.). Birmingham produced 16 attempts, illustrating control without a finish. Birmingham remain 10th and West Bromwich Albion rise to 19th, with Birmingham hosting Leeds United in the FA Cup next as West Bromwich Albion visit Norwich City in the same competition before Coventry City in the league.

Player of the Match: Max O'Leary kept West Bromwich Albion level with three saves and a high claim under sustained pressure from 16 Birmingham attempts and 11 corners.

Stat of the Match: Birmingham produced 16 attempts, underlining long spells of pressure without the decisive touch.

Three Things We Learned: Kai Wagner created four chances and completed five crosses, driving much of Birmingham's supply. Ibrahim Osman registered four shots and eight touches in the box, offering the clearest home threat. Crosses framed the contest as Birmingham delivered 28 and forced 11 corners, while West Bromwich Albion made 24 clearances to survive.