History of the Leeds United v Birmingham City fixture
Leeds United prepare to entertain Birmingham City at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 8 of the 44 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in January 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 31 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 1-4 | Birmingham C. | Championship |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Blues have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Leeds United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 19 points from their 12 games so far.
Birmingham City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 12 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The match against Birmingham City is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Whites in a close run game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Birmingham City | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here