Birmingham – Norwich

Birmingham host Norwich in what promises to be a tightly contested clash, with the home side sitting ninth on 10 points after two wins, four draws and a single loss, edging their opponents by a single goal in the tally (10‑9). Norwich sit just three places below, on nine points from three victories and four defeats, their goal difference perfectly balanced at 13‑13. Both teams will be keen to improve their positions; Birmingham needs a win to break away from the mid‑table congestion, while Norwich will be looking to close the gap on the playoff spots. Historically the two have exchanged points in recent meetings, suggesting another evenly matched encounter. A positive result for either side could reshape the top‑half of the table as the season progresses.