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Matchweek 1
Oakland Roots SC
Home
⚽ P. Wilson 90'
1 : 1
FT
HT 0 – 1
Birmingham Legion FC
Away
⚽ P. Vassell 45'
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📍 Match Details
Competition USL Championship
Round Matchweek 1
Date Wed 17 Jun 2026, 20:00
Weather ⛅ Cloudy
Result 1 – 1 (HT 0–1)
Ball Possession
67%Oakland Ro — Birmingham33%
🎯 Shots
12
Total Shots
8
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
11
Shots Inside Box
4
1
Shots Outside Box
4
3
Blocked Shots
3
0
Hit Woodwork
1
0
Big Chances
1
⚡ Attack
12
Corners
4
1
Fouls Received (F3)
2
37
Touches in Box
15
97
Final Third Entries
38
5/14 (36%)
Dribbles
9/19 (47%)
0
Offsides
6
🔁 Passing
487
Accurate Passes
214
566
Total Passes
286
28/56 (50%)
Long Balls
20/54 (37%)
86
Pass Accuracy (%)
74.8
🛡 Defence
11
Tackles
17
11
Total Tackles
17
82
Tackles Won (%)
82
13
Interceptions
9
6
Clearances
41
3
Blocked Shots
3
46
Ball Recoveries
45
🟨 Discipline
18
Fouls
9
9
Free Kicks
18
3
Yellow Cards
3
43
Total Duels
57
12/18 (67%)
Aerial Duels
6/18 (33%)
25/69 (36%)
Ground Duels
44/69 (64%)
8
Dispossessed
1
🧤 Goalkeeping
4
Goal Kicks
10
17
Throw-ins
17
📈 Odds View all ›
Oakland R
1.00
Consensus
Draw
1.00
Consensus
Birmingha
1.00
Consensus
Oakland Roots 4-2-3-1
vs
3-4-3 Birmingham Leg
Spiegel
Tingey
Edwards
Bravo
Vicente
Bobosi
McCabe
Lepley
Valot
Prentice
Wilson
Koleilat
Washington
Kavita
Brown
Tregarthen
Antwi
McIllhatton
Daley
Saucedo
Vassell
Williams
Oakland Ro Birmingham ⚽=Goal ▮=Yel ▮=Red ↑=Sub on
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🧑‍💼 Coaches & Referee
Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin
USA
⚽ 4-4-2
Win Rate
0%
Record4W5D3L
Jay Heaps
Jay Heaps
USA
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate
0%
Record2W5D4L
⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME
90'
GOAL! P. Wilson — Level!
Sensational! P. Wilson slots the ball past the keeper in the 90' to make it 1–1. Great assist from J. D. Vicente. The scores are level at 1–1. What drama this late in the game!
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. Possession: Oakland Roots SC 67% – 33% Birmingham Legion FC · Shots: 12 – 8 · On Target: 3 – 2 · Corners: 12 – 4 · Fouls: 18 – 9 · Offsides: 0 – 6 · Yellow Cards: 3 – 3 · Passes: 566 – 286 · Pass Accuracy: 86% – 74.8% · Throw-ins: 17 – 17 · Free Kicks: 9 – 18 · Tackles: 11 – 17 · Blocked Shots: 3 – 3.
90'
💬
FT
89'
Yellow Card — S. Ngoma
S. Ngoma mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 89'. A costly booking this deep into the match.
83'
Substitution — Oakland Roots SC
F. Bettache is introduced for F. Valot in the 83'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
83'
Substitution — Oakland Roots SC
J. Kiil is introduced for M. J. Edwards in the 83'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
78'
Substitution — Birmingham Legion FC
S. Ngoma is introduced for N. Brown in the 78'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.
77'
Yellow Card — M. J. Edwards
M. J. Edwards clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 77'. Oakland Roots SC now have 3 yellow cards — dangerously close to further punishment.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Oakland Roots SC have been the dirtier side with 18 fouls — the referee will be watching them closely. Oakland Roots SC are dictating the pace with crisp passing right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Oakland Roots SC are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 30.67 in this window.
69'
Substitution — Birmingham Legion FC
K. Hughes is introduced for B. Washington in the 69'. A like-for-like change to maintain the current shape.
68'
Yellow Card — G. Diarbian
G. Diarbian mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 68'.
67'
Yellow Card — N. Hackshaw
N. Hackshaw tugs the shirt and the referee spots it immediately and picks up a booking in the 67'.
61'
Substitution — Birmingham Legion FC
G. Diarbian is introduced for S. Saucedo in the 61'. The manager throws on an attacking option in search of a goal.
61'
Substitution — Birmingham Legion FC
S. Shashoua is introduced for P. Vassell in the 61'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.
61'
Substitution — Birmingham Legion FC
R. Damus is introduced for R. Williams in the 61'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
Oakland Roots SC are pinning the opposition into their own half right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. Oakland Roots SC have been the dirtier side with 18 fouls — the referee will be watching them closely.
60'
Substitution — Oakland Roots SC
N. Hackshaw is introduced for J. Bravo in the 60'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
60'
Substitution — Oakland Roots SC
D. Trejo is introduced for W. Prentice in the 60'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
60'
Substitution — Oakland Roots SC
B. Jacquesson is introduced for T. Lepley in the 60'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Oakland Roots SC are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 26.80 in this window.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
Oakland Roots SC have been the dirtier side with 18 fouls — the referee will be watching them closely. Oakland Roots SC are dictating play with the ball — pass accuracy of 86% vs 74% for Birmingham Legion FC.
45'
GOAL! P. Vassell — The Lead!
That's a beauty! P. Vassell slots the ball past the keeper in the 45' to make it 0–1. Great assist from R. Williams. Birmingham Legion FC lead 0–1.
45'
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Oakland Roots SC 67% – 33% Birmingham Legion FC · Shots: 12 – 8 · On Target: 3 – 2 · Corners: 12 – 4 · Fouls: 18 – 9 · Offsides: 0 – 6 · Yellow Cards: 3 – 3.
45'
💬
HT
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
Birmingham Legion FC have been caught offside 6 times — the high defensive line is working well for the opposition. Shot count: Oakland Roots SC 12 (on target: 3) vs Birmingham Legion FC 8 (on target: 2).
30'
Yellow Card — S. McIllhatton
S. McIllhatton brings his man down cynically and picks up a booking in the 30'. S. McIllhatton will need to manage his game carefully from here.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Oakland Roots SC are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 41.00 in this window.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
Shot count: Oakland Roots SC 12 (on target: 3) vs Birmingham Legion FC 8 (on target: 2). Oakland Roots SC are dictating play with the ball — pass accuracy of 86% vs 74% for Birmingham Legion FC.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Birmingham Legion FC are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 10.30 in this window.
11'
Yellow Card — K. Tingey
K. Tingey clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 11'. K. Tingey will need to manage his game carefully from here.
Kick Off — Oakland Roots SC vs Birmingham Legion FC
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: Oakland Roots SC 67% – 33% Birmingham Legion FC.
Oakland Ro
MIN
Birmingham
K. Tingey Yellow Card
11'
30'
S. McIllhatton Yellow Card
45'
Regular Assist: R. Williams P. Vassell Goal
P. Vassell Pass
S. Tregarthen Pass
S. McIllhatton Pass
S. Tregarthen Pass
R. Williams ASSIST
P. Vassell GOAL
P. Vassell GOAL
⏸ Half Time
N. Hackshaw
J. Bravo
Substitution
60'
D. Trejo
W. Prentice
Substitution
60'
B. Jacquesson
T. Lepley
Substitution
60'
61'
G. Diarbian
S. Saucedo
Substitution
61'
S. Shashoua
P. Vassell
Substitution
61'
R. Damus
R. Williams
Substitution
N. Hackshaw Yellow Card
67'
68'
G. Diarbian Yellow Card
69'
K. Hughes
B. Washington
Substitution
M. J. Edwards Yellow Card
77'
78'
S. Ngoma
N. Brown
Substitution
F. Bettache
F. Valot
Substitution
83'
J. Kiil
M. J. Edwards
Substitution
83'
89'
S. Ngoma Yellow Card
P. Wilson Assist: J. D. Vicente Regular Goal
90'
J. D. Vicente ASSIST
P. Wilson GOAL
Win Probability CatBoost ML
4224%
Oakland R
2844%
Draw
2931%
Birmingha
Expected Goals (xG)
2.10
Oakland Ro
xG
exp.
1.17
Birmingham
Most Likely Score
🎯 2-1
Markets
Over 1.5 8192%
Over 2.5 5976%
Over 3.5 3404%
BTTS 6528%
Confidence
4224%
Birmingham Legion FC 37 players
#
Player
Rtg
M · 61'
⚽ 1G 2 shots 100% pass
7.7
D · 69'
94% pass
7.5
D · 30'
89% pass
7.4
M · 83'
1 shot 86% pass
7.2
M · 61'
75% pass
7.1
Jesus De Vicente
D · 90'
👥 1A 76% pass
7.0
F · 90'
⚽ 1G 3 shots 82% pass
7.0
G · 90'
50% pass
7.0
D · 90'
70% pass
7.0
M · 29'
79% pass
7.0
M · 29'
2 shots 83% pass
7.0
D · 90'
88% pass
6.9
D · 83'
2 shots 92% pass
6.9
F · 61'
👥 1A 1 shot 60% pass
6.9
M · 90'
1 shot 83% pass
6.8
M · 78'
73% pass
6.8
D · 60'
92% pass
6.7
M · 90'
2 shots 86% pass
6.7
M · 90'
72% pass
6.7
M · 90'
80% pass
6.7
M · 30'
91% pass
6.6
M · 14'
1 shot 75% pass
6.6
D · 90'
1 shot 81% pass
6.6
M · 90'
1 shot 71% pass
6.6
G · 90'
90% pass
6.5
M · 60'
1 shot 83% pass
6.5
F · 14'
6.5
D · 21'
83% pass
6.5
F · 29'
1 shot 100% pass
6.4
F · 12'
75% pass
6.4
F · 60'
1 shot 94% pass
6.3
F · 30'
1 shot 33% pass
6.2
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Oakland Ro
Birmingham
⚽45'⚽90' 0' HT FT
Oakland Root Press
88%
Birmingham L Press
12%
📈 Oakland Roots SC controlled the tempo for most of this match, maintaining a 88% share of the pressure index across 92 data points.
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Oakland Roots SC 1-1 Birmingham Legion FC Draw | USL Championship

USL Championship · Matchweek 1 · 17 June 2026

Oakland Roots SC and Birmingham Legion FC shared the spoils in a closely-contested 1-1 draw in USL Championship. The teams were level 0-1 at the break.

Oakland Roots SC set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Birmingham Legion FC opting for a 3-4-3.

P. Vassell fired his team in front in the 45', assisted by R. Williams for Birmingham Legion FC. P. Wilson restored parity in the 90', assisted by J. D. Vicente for Oakland Roots SC.

Goals — Oakland Roots SC: P. Wilson (90'). Birmingham Legion FC: P. Vassell (45').

Oakland Roots SC dominated possession with 67% of the ball compared to Birmingham Legion FC's 33%; Oakland Roots SC mustered 3 shots on target compared to Birmingham Legion FC's 2; total shots read Oakland Roots SC 12, Birmingham Legion FC 8; Oakland Roots SC won 12 corners to Birmingham Legion FC's 4; Oakland Roots SC committed 18 fouls, Birmingham Legion FC 9; Oakland Roots SC were caught offside 0 times, Birmingham Legion FC 6.

Substitutions: N. Hackshaw replaced J. Bravo (Oakland Roots SC, 60'); D. Trejo replaced W. Prentice (Oakland Roots SC, 60'); B. Jacquesson replaced T. Lepley (Oakland Roots SC, 60'); G. Diarbian replaced S. Saucedo (Birmingham Legion FC, 61'); S. Shashoua replaced P. Vassell (Birmingham Legion FC, 61'); R. Damus replaced R. Williams (Birmingham Legion FC, 61'); K. Hughes replaced B. Washington (Birmingham Legion FC, 69'); S. Ngoma replaced N. Brown (Birmingham Legion FC, 78'); F. Bettache replaced F. Valot (Oakland Roots SC, 83'); J. Kiil replaced M. J. Edwards (Oakland Roots SC, 83').

Bookings and dismissals: K. Tingey (yellow, 11') for Oakland Roots SC; S. McIllhatton (yellow, 30') for Birmingham Legion FC; N. Hackshaw (yellow, 67') for Oakland Roots SC; G. Diarbian (yellow, 68') for Birmingham Legion FC; M. J. Edwards (yellow, 77') for Oakland Roots SC; S. Ngoma (yellow, 89') for Birmingham Legion FC.

A point apiece for Oakland Roots SC and Birmingham Legion FC. Both sides will believe they left something on the pitch, though the draw keeps their campaigns ticking over in USL Championship.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Bookmaker Odds 5 lines

1X2 — Full Time

BookmakerOakland RDrawBirmingha
Consensus1.001.001.00

Over/Under 2.5

BookmakerOver 2.5Under 2.5
Consensus1.001.00

Both Teams to Score

BookmakerYesNo
Consensus1.001.00

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Europe
Relegation
xGD = Expected Goal Diff.
⚔️ Head to Head
Oakland Root
0W
1
DRAW
⚽ 2.0 avg
0W
Birmingham L
⚽ 1 goals Goals Scored 1 goals ⚽

About Oakland Roots SC vs Birmingham Legion FC

Oakland Roots SC vs Birmingham Legion FC ended in USL Championship on 17 June 2026 . The full time score is 1-1.

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