Get the latest Birmingham vs Southampton confirmed lineups, starting XI team news, match odds, and expert prediction ahead of this Championship fixture.
Birmingham vs Southampton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Birmingham and Southampton have been confirmed.
Birmingham Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: James Beadle, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Alex Cochrane, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Patrick Roberts, Jhon Solís, Jay Stansfield, Carlos Vicente, Tomoki Iwata, August Priske
Substitutes: Ethan Laird, Kristoffer Lund, Luis Vázquez, Paik Seung-Ho, Ryan Allsop, Kanya Fujimoto, Demarai Gray, Dael Fry, Marvin Ducksch
Southampton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Ryan Manning, Nathan Wood, Keven Schlotterbeck, Léo Scienza, Flynn Downes, Finn Azaz, Tom Fellows, Cameron Bragg, Cyle Larin
Substitutes: Romeo Akachukwu, Jack Stephens, Princewill Ehibhatiomhan, Welington, Divin Mubama, Kuryu Matsuki, Lewis Dobbin, James Ward-Prowse, George Long
Birmingham vs Southampton Immediate Reaction
Birmingham
Birmingham set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this league match. August Priske starts as the central forward, supported in attack by Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, and Patrick Roberts. Tomoki Iwata and Jhon Solís partner in central midfield, protecting a defensive unit of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, and Alex Cochrane ahead of goalkeeper James Beadle.
Southampton
Southampton also line up in a 4-2-3-1 system tonight. Cyle Larin leads the attack as the focal point, with Léo Scienza, Finn Azaz, and Tom Fellows providing dynamic support in the final third. Flynn Downes and Cameron Bragg form the double pivot in midfield, while James Bree, Nathan Wood, Keven Schlotterbeck, and Ryan Manning anchor the defense in front of goalkeeper Daniel Peretz.
Birmingham vs Southampton Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder centers on Southampton striker Cyle Larin alongside host corner statistics. The selections feature Cyle Larin to score anytime, Cyle Larin to record over 2.5 shots, and Birmingham to accumulate over 5.5 total corners during the match.
Birmingham vs Southampton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams fielding balanced 4-2-3-1 formations, this encounter is setup to be a tightly contested affair. Southampton carry plenty of firepower upfront through Cyle Larin and Finn Azaz, but Birmingham's strong structure at home should keep them fully competitive throughout.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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