Birmingham – Blackburn

Birmingham host Blackburn in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the home side perched in ninth place on 10 points after two wins, four draws and a single loss, edging their opponents by a single goal in the goal‑difference column (10‑9). Blackburn sit in fifteenth, also on ten goals scored but with an identical tally conceded, having gathered eight points from two victories, two draws and three defeats. The narrow gap in points and the identical goal records suggest a battle where a single moment could swing the balance, especially as Birmingham will look to maintain their modest lead in the table. Both teams will be eager to close the gap to the playoff places, making the encounter a pivotal one in the run‑in to the season’s second half.