Duel between Birmingham City and Cardiff City was not more than a draw

In the 22nd round, the game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on Saturday ended in a draw, 2x2. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat. Mark McGuinness was decisive with 1 goal. In the starting XI there was Alex Smithies, Aden Flint, Curtis Nelson, Perry Ng, Joe Ralls, Marlon Pack and Ryan Giles. Dillon Phillips didn't leave the bench.

 Troy Deeney opened the score with 29 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. Shortly before the interval, Ivan Sunjic strucked the second goal for Birmingham City, with a right-foot shot, with Riley McGree making the assist.

With 60 minutes on the clock, Curtis Nelson was subbed. After 64 minutes, Marlon Pack ended it up being subbed. In the 66th minute, Kieffer Moore struck for Cardiff City, with a right-foot strike inside the box, laid on by Mark Harris. In the final minutes of the game, Mark McGuinness netted the final goal of the game, from a corner, laid on by Joe Ralls.

After the result Birmingham City is 15th in the table, 27 points, while Cardiff City occupy 20th place, 22 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Birmingham's team visit Blackburn Rovers, while Cardiff's team visit AFC Bournemouth.