Birmingham City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Birmingham City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Championship at St Andrew's Ground.
- Birmingham City FC 10 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 10 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Herczeg
- Assistant 1 Bhupinder Gill
- Assistant 2 Richard Woodward
6 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 11.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | West Ham United FC | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | Birmingham City FC | 10 | 17 |
| 5 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 10 | 17 |
| 8 | Southampton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 9 | Stoke City FC | 10 | 16 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 10 | 14 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 10 | 14 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 10 | 14 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 10 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 16 | Portsmouth FC | 9 | 11 |
| 17 | Wrexham AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 18 | Lincoln City FC | 10 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 10 | 10 |
| 20 | Norwich City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 21 | Burnley FC | 11 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford FC | 10 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 10 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | Southampton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Wrexham AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Bristol City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | West Ham United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Preston North End FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Birmingham City FC | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #6 |
| 17 | Points | 17 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 4 / 5 / 1 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 3 |
| 17 | Scored | 18 |
| 11 | Conceded | 15 |
| +6 | GD | +3 |
| 1.70 | PPG | 1.70 |
| 40% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
Birmingham City FC are 4th (17 pts). Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 6th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
| August Priske | 4 G | 1 A |
| Demarai Gray | 2 G | |
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Fer Lopez | 5 G | 1 A |
| Raul Jimenez | 3 G | 1 A |
| Rodrigo Gomes | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marshall Munetsi | 2 G | |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Birmingham City FC host Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — let the battle begin!
- 3' Fer Lopez does the damage! The net is bulging and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 8' Birmingham City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 13' The travelling Wolverhampton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' Brilliant from the ! Jay Stansfield makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 23.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' Ladislav Krejci does the damage! The net is bulging and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 36' What a strike from Jackson Tchatchoua! The score is 1-3.
- 41' Nasser Djiga has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 340 appearances.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Marshall Munetsi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 51.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Christoph Klarer on 53 minutes.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Birmingham City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' Christoph Klarer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 67' Phil Neumann was booked on 67.
- 67' Another change for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC made on 67 minute. Rodrigo Gomes leaves to be changed by Mateus Mane.
- 68' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Marshall Munetsi is withdrawn and Jordan James gets his opportunity.
- 69' Demarai Gray has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Millar on 69 minute.
- 74' It looks surprising Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Jordan James has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 77' The whistle greets Raul Jimenez as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Doyle.
- 81' Marvin Ducksch gets the nod from Birmingham City FC. He replaces Jay Stansfield and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Birmingham City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 87' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Adam Armstrong by Sean Neave on 87 minute.
- 90' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ethan Laird is hanging Demarai Gray on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 16
-
17
Liam Millar ↓ Demarai Gray 69'
- 24
- 20
-
28
Jay Stansfield ↓ Marvin Ducksch 81'
- 4
- 8
- 1
-
9
August Priske ↓ Luis Vazquez 81'
Bench
-
10
Demarai Gray ↑ 69'
- 23
- 21
-
33
Marvin Ducksch ↑ 81'
- 27
- 2
-
32
Luis Vazquez ↑ 81'
- 25
-
7
Carlos Vicente ↑ 81'
Coach
Chris Davies
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Raul Jimenez ↓ Tommy Doyle 77'
-
10
Adam Armstrong ↓ Sean Neave 87'
- 37
- 1
-
5
Marshall Munetsi ↓ Jordan James 68'
-
7
Andre ↓ Boubacar Traore 87'
-
21
Rodrigo Gomes ↓ Mateus Mane 67'
- 3
- 38
- 34
- 28
Bench
- 13
- 33
-
12
Boubacar Traore ↑ 87'
- 23
-
8
Jordan James ↑ 68'
- 24
-
20
Tommy Doyle ↑ 77'
-
14
Sean Neave ↑ 87'
-
36
Mateus Mane ↑ 67'
Coach
César Peixoto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Stansfield | 1 |
| Ladislav Krejci | 1 |
| Fer Lopez | 1 |
Birmingham City FC Form
2026-09-06
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2026-09-01
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Southampton FC
D
2026-08-28
Wrexham AFC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2026-08-22
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Bristol City FC
D
2026-08-15
Sheffield United FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2026-05-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2026-09-06
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2026-09-01
West Ham United FC
4–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2026-08-29
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
4–1
Stoke City FC
W
2026-08-22
Preston North End FC
1–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2026-08-14
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2026-05-24
Burnley FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.02
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
54%
Birmingham City FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

