Heartbreak for Brady as Birmingham lose in final

⚽ Peterborough 2–0 Birmingham City | Vertu Trophy Final – April 13, 2025

Wembley Stadium — London
In one of the most unexpected results of the season, Peterborough United pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset over League One champions Birmingham City in the Vertu Trophy final, with NFL legend Tom Brady in attendance.

🚨 A Shocking Upset at Wembley

Coming into the match, Birmingham — who had already secured promotion to the Championship — were heavy favorites. But Peterborough, sitting 16th in League One with 47 fewer points, had other ideas.

• 15’ Harley Mills opened the scoring with a sublime free kick

• 38’ Hector Kyprianou fired home a long-range strike to make it 2-0

• Birmingham dominated possession (75%) but couldn’t find a way through

Peterborough’s resilient back line and clinical finishing sealed back-to-back Vertu Trophy titles, making them the first team in the competition’s history to achieve the feat.

🎤 Tom Brady’s Rally Cry Falls Short

Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady watched from the stands after delivering a motivational message before kickoff via Instagram:

“There’s a moment in every player’s journey when everything… comes down to one final opportunity. So Blues, this is your time.”

But the NFL icon’s words weren’t enough to inspire a comeback at Wembley.

🏆 Birmingham’s Big Picture: Eyes on the Championship

Despite the defeat, Birmingham City’s 2024–25 season remains historic:

• League One champions

• Promotion to the Championship already secured

• Backed by Knighthead Capital and Brady’s investment group

With Wrexham (co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) one point ahead of Wycombe Wanderers for the final automatic promotion spot, all eyes now turn to the final four matches in the race for the Championship.

📊 Match Summary

Birmingham may have left Wembley empty-handed, but their next chapter awaits — and it’s one step away from the Premier League.

Published: April 13, 2025