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Huge brawl breaks out between Birmingham and Peterborough stars AFTER final whistle as Posh celebrate trophy at Wembley

Published on April 13, 2025 at 06:19 PM

A MASS brawl broke out just seconds after the final whistle at the EFL Trophy final.

Players from both Peterborough and Birmingham clashed after Posh stunned the at Wembley.

Peterborough United player lifts trophy amidst confetti and celebrating teammates.
Posh stunned Birmingham to retain the EFL Trophy at Wembley
Three soccer players wrestling during a match.
Tempers flared at the final whistle resulting in a melee
Soccer players surrounding an injured goalkeeper at a match.
The League One champions had been left frustrated during a lengthy stoppage time

Blues entered the match as overwhelming favourites after this week.

Chris Davies's side have bounced back to the at the first attempt and look set to smash the 100-point barrier.

They had been expected to dethrone Peterborough, who won this trophy 12 months ago against Wycombe.

But Blues were undone by two first-half wondergoals from Harley Millsa and Hector Kypriano.

Tempers flared following the final whistle at the Home of Football, where had a late goal ruled out for offside and Posh keeper Jed Steer had been accused of milking the clock.

A frustrated Keshi Anderson was seen being held back by his teammates as Posh's wild celebrations were interrupted.

Emmanuel Fernandez and Marc Leonard grappled as Posh star Oscar Wallin tried desperately to break them apart.

There was pushing and shoving from players on both sides as the referees moved in to restore order.

One fan wrote on X: “Birmingham City showed more fight after the game then they did during it.”

While another added: “We shouldn't kick off about it. We just need to accept the defeat and move on.”

Birmingham players were later seen receiving a pep talk from owner in the Wembley stands.

After receiving their runner-up medals, the American businessman gave a rousing speech and was applauded by the team.

Wagner was joined by investor , an NFL superstar who has won seven Super Bowl rings.

Earlier this week, Birmingham revealed they have been throughout the season.

Kieran Dowell of Birmingham City shaking hands with Tom Brady.
Soccer Football – EFL Trophy Final – Birmingham City v Peterborough United – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – April 13, 2025 Birmingham City’s Kieran Dowell shakes hands with minority owner Tom Brady before collecting his runners up medal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

It came after they sealed after a 2-1 win against Peterborough.

The documentary on their League One campaign will be released in the summer.

A press release said: “[The doc will go] beyond the day-to-day football operations and explore the unique cultural heritage of Birmingham City, as well as a supporter base who have remained loyal despite a sustained period without success or silverware.

“The documentary will shine a spotlight on this community’s resurgence, illustrating how the football club plans to drive its transformation.”

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