History of the Leeds United v Birmingham City fixture
Leeds United play host to Birmingham City at Elland Road on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 7 of the 43 games.
The last time the two teams met at Leeds United was back in September 2006, over five years ago, as the Whites squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Wed 26 Oct | Birmingham C. | 1 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 27 Feb | Birmingham C. | 1 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 23 Sep | Leeds Utd. | 3-2 | Birmingham C. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 08 Jan | Birmingham C. | 3 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 27 Mar | Birmingham C. | 4 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Sep | Leeds Utd. | 0 - 2 | Birmingham C. | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 01 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 0 | Birmingham C. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Whites's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Those games have seen the Blues pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.
Leeds United's 42 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Birmingham City lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 43 from their 26 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Leeds United are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | 7 games since last home draw. |
| Birmingham City | 3 successive away victories. 4 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 5 matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here