Blackburn – Birmingham

Blackburn host Birmingham in what promises to be a crucial clash in the lower half of the table, with the Rovers sitting 15th on eight points after two wins, two draws and three losses, their goal‑difference level at zero. Birmingham sit just above the mid‑table in ninth place, having gathered ten points from two victories, four stalemates and a single defeat, edging Blackburn by a single goal in the tally (10‑9). Both sides have scored ten goals this season, but the visitors enjoy a slightly better defensive record, conceding nine compared with Blackburn’s ten. The fixture offers Blackburn a chance to close the gap on the playoff‑chasing pack, while Birmingham will look to maintain momentum and push back into the top‑seven race.