Birmingham – West Brom

Birmingham host West Brom in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the second tier, with the home side sitting ninth on 10 points after two wins, four draws and a single loss, edging a slim +1 goal difference (10‑9). West Brom arrive in the 12th spot with 14 points, having secured four victories, two stalemates and one defeat while enjoying a superior +3 goal margin (10‑7). The visitors will be looking to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on the promotion places, whereas Birmingham will be eager to convert a string of draws into a win and climb back into the top half. A positive result for either side could reshape the table, making the encounter a potential turning point for both campaigns.