OffsAIde
·17 gennaio 2026
Swansea City rue missed chances as Birmingham claim a point

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·17 gennaio 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Swansea City drew 1-1 with Birmingham in the Championship. Zan Vipotnik put the hosts ahead in the 21st minute after a pass from Gonçalo Franco. Patrick Roberts levelled for the visitors (72.) to tilt the momentum back their way. Swansea registered 19 attempts and hit the bar twice (56., 80.), yet only four were on target. Swansea rise from 17th to 16th and host Blackburn Rovers next, while Birmingham stay 14th and visit Sheffield Wednesday.
Player of the Match: Patrick Roberts led Birmingham's fightback with the equaliser and six attempts, while also winning three tackles to keep Swansea's wide threat in check.
Stat of the Match: Swansea struck the woodwork twice, showing how close they came to a winner.
Three Things We Learned: Ethan Galbraith won possession 11 times and made four tackles, anchoring Swansea's midfield screen. Gonçalo Franco supplied the assist and added three attempts, underlining his two-way impact. Birmingham's shot accuracy was 8.3%, reflecting a single effort on target from 12 attempts.









































