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West Brom vs Birmingham Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Hawthorns |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
West Brom host Birmingham at The Hawthorns in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime, with the hosts in the top six and their visitors sitting 10th.
James Morrison takes charge for the first time, inheriting a West Brom side beaten just once in five, albeit that defeat came away at fierce rivals Wolves last weekend.
Birmingham arrive with one win from their last five Championship matches. Chris Davies will still be stewing over the late equaliser Middlesbrough snatched last time out.
Birmingham have had the better of the previous meetings, winning three to West Brom's one with two draws, so the hosts have ground to make up here.
West Brom vs Birmingham Form
West Brom have been stubborn rather than spectacular in the Championship, with under 2.5 goals in each of their last five league outings, and they are yet to trail at half-time this season. Isaac Price supplies the attacking spark down the left, regularly getting shots away from that position.
Birmingham's recent results look flat, yet they are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches and coming back from losing positions is a real strength. Liam Millar is in sharp form in front of goal, while Jay Stansfield keeps testing goalkeepers from the middle.
West Brom vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
West Brom: M. Johnston (Injured/out), N. Galves (Injured/out), Callum Styles (Injured/doubtful), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Injured/doubtful)
Birmingham: M. Leonard (Injured/out), Paik Seung-Ho (Injured/out), Max Bird (Injured/doubtful), Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Injured/doubtful), Demarai Gray (Injured/doubtful)
West Brom
Aune Heggebø is expected to feature despite picking up a knock against Wolves, and Morrison could recall Barney Stewart for the visit of Birmingham. Callum Styles and Jimmy-Jay Morgan both missed the international break with minor injuries, so both are doubts.
Birmingham
Max Bird, Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Demarai Gray could all feature in some capacity, which is a timely lift for the visitors. Paik Seung-Ho is set to miss out after leaving the South Korea camp with an injury.
West Brom vs Birmingham Predicted Lineup
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: O'Leary; Campbell, Mepham, Phillips, Townsend; Whitwell, Molumby, Diakité, Price; Heggebø, Stewart
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Beadle; Osayi-Samuel, Klarer, Neumann, Cochrane; Solís, Iwata; Vicente, Stansfield, Millar; Priske
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West Brom vs Birmingham Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Birmingham's last 7 Championship games.
Birmingham are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches.
Birmingham have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 matches against West Brom in the Championship.
Phil Neumann has been carded in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances.
Conor Townsend has made 3+ tackles in 5 of his last 8 Championship appearances against Birmingham.
West Brom vs Birmingham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: West Brom to edge a cagey, low-scoring contest at The Hawthorns. The hosts are narrow favourites at 13/8 (AK Bets), and with protecting a lead and defending set pieces among their strengths, this looks more like a grind than a shootout.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: No. West Brom and Birmingham are priced to see at least one side fail to score at The Hawthorns. The numbers put both teams scoring at under a 43% implied probability, so No is the side of the line to be on. West Brom are good at shutting games down once ahead, which suits a fixture where one side draws a blank.
Total Goals Over/Under: Under 2.5 goals in the match. The projected total of 2.12 goals sits below the line, and West Brom's last five Championship games have all stayed under 2.5 goals. It is a different route to the same low-scoring read as the BTTS call.
West Brom vs Birmingham Bet Builder
Our West Brom vs Birmingham bet builder tips take a bolder line than the best bets, combining a home win with a Jay Stansfield goal and a card for Ousmane Diakité.
Jay Stansfield to score anytime: he has attempted 2+ shots in each of his last six outings and is the man Birmingham's attack runs through.
Ousmane Diakité to be shown a card: he sits in the West Brom engine room, and Birmingham's direct, wide approach will leave him plenty of second balls and recovery work.
West Brom to win: the hosts are narrow favourites, have won 4 of their last 10 matches, and protecting a lead is one of their strengths.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 50/1 and is as short as 33/1 elsewhere.
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West Brom vs Birmingham Talking Points
The big question is whether Birmingham's knack for turning games around can crack a West Brom side unbeaten in 11 Championship games at The Hawthorns. With the West Brom vs Birmingham betting odds this tight, home comfort could be the difference. Keep an eye on the referee too: Birmingham have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 Championship matches, so a messy, stop-start affair feels far more realistic than a free-flowing one.
West Brom vs Birmingham Predictions FAQs
When is the West Brom vs Birmingham English Championship game?
West Brom vs Birmingham kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where is West Brom vs Birmingham being played?
The match is being played at The Hawthorns.
Where can I watch West Brom vs Birmingham?
The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
What competition is West Brom vs Birmingham in?
West Brom vs Birmingham is in the English Championship.
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