Any Previous? Latics v Birmingham City

Latics and Birmingham City have met 26 times down the years, we are having slightly the better of things at the moment with 10 wins to Birmingham’s 7.

The first time we met Birmingham City was an FA Cup 3^rd round tie, played on the 7^th January 1978. Northern Premier League, Latics taking on a top flight side managed by World Cup winning manager, Sir Alf Ramsey.

Latics put up a spirited performance but goals from Trevor Francis (2) and Keith Bertschin (2) gave the home side a flattering scoreline of 4:0, but there was some consolation with Sir Alf being impressed with the professionalism of the club and promised to canvas on our behalf at the League AGM in June.

He was true to his word and subsequently, following a re-vote after tying with Southport, Wigan Athletic were voted into the Football League.

Classic Encounters

After failing in the playoffs and losing in the FA Cup semi-final at the end of the 2013/14 season the new campaign started with hope of a promotion push, Birmingham rolled up to the DW Stadium on the 30^th August 2014 and were put to the word with a stunning display.

James McArthur made his final appearance for the club in this game.

Latics - Carson; Boyce, Ramis (Barnett 46), Kiernan, Taylor; Perch, Cowie, Huws; McArthur, McManaman (Maloney 76), Riera (Waghorn 69)

Unused Subs – Al Habsi, Tavernier, Espinoza, Fortune

Goals: McManaman (9), Taylor (39), McManaman (45), Waghorn (78)

Att – 11,708

Highlights – Latics 4:0 Birmingham City

 

Birmingham City Current Form

The Blues currently sit 19^th in the Championship table with 38 points from 34 games, 10 wins, 8 draws and 16 defeats, they have scored 38 goals and conceded 46.

Birmingham’s last six games have brought 2 wins and 4 defeats.

Birmingham City Away Form

Birmingham’s away form is the 18^th in the Championship, they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 16 games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 25 on their travels.

Player To Watch – Scott Hogan

Scott Hogan

The 30 year old, Irlam born striker, exploded onto the professional scene at Rochdale before moving onto Brentford and Aston Villa.

A physical striker initially signing on loan in January 2020, Scott Hogan has been a consistent performer for Birmingham City, he made his loan move a permanent one in September 2020 signing a four year deal with the Blues.

Hogan has 10 goals so far this season from 29 appearances and he has made 1 assist.

 The Last Six Meetings

Date	Competition	Result
20 Aug 2022	Championship	Birmingham 0:1 Latics
01 Jan 2020	Championship	Birmingham 2:3 Latics
01 Oct 2019	Championship	Latics 1:0 Birmingham
27 Apr 2019	Championship	Birmingham 1:1 Latics
22 Dec 2018	Championship	Latics 0:3 Birmingham
07 Mar 2017	Championship	Birmingham 0:1 Latics

Full Record v Birmingham City

Played – 26

Won – 10

Drawn – 9

Lost – 7

Grab a listen to the latest PWU Latics podcast featuring a preview of the Birmingham game.