Football Result

Deshane Beckford 71'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
39.6%
27.2%
33.2%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.334
0.482
Game Stats
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots
9
8
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Fouls
13
11
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
8
8
Offsides
0
0
Saves
1
4
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1


Location
Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut
Attendance
4,034
2025-04-20 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested USL Championship match at Trinity Health Stadium on April 19, 2025, Hartford Athletic edged out Birmingham Legion FC with a 1-0 victory. Deshane Beckford's goal in the 71st minute proved to be the difference. While Birmingham controlled possession with 53.2%, they struggled to convert it into meaningful chances, registering only one shot on target compared to Hartford's five. Hartford, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, managed to capitalize on their opportunities more effectively than Birmingham, who played in a 4-1-4-1. The match saw a total of four yellow cards, with Birmingham accumulating three of them, indicating a physical battle. Hartford's goalkeeper made one crucial save to maintain the clean sheet.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a Hartford Athletic win, although the probability was relatively close (39.6% for Hartford, 33.2% for Birmingham, and 27.2% for a draw), and the AI model did not expect a balanced game. Considering Hartford's recent form, with multiple losses in their previous USL Championship games, this win is a significant boost. Their upcoming match against Charleston Battery, who are on a winning streak at home, will be a tough test. Birmingham Legion FC, despite the loss, have shown resilience in recent games, but their next match against Tampa Bay Rowdies, who are struggling at home recently, presents an opportunity to bounce back.
Looking at previous encounters, Hartford has had mixed results against Birmingham, with the most recent game between them ending in a draw. This victory breaks a pattern of Hartford struggling against Birmingham at home, as they lost the two home games prior to this. Hartford has struggled away recently, so their next match against the in-form Charleston Battery will be a significant test of their current form. In contrast, Birmingham's form at home has been reasonable, but their away form is less consistent.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance