Birmingham - Middlesbrough

Birmingham City aim to build on their recent victory at Derby County when they host Middlesbrough at St Andrew's Knighthead Park on 19 September 2026 for matchday 8 of the Championship. The home side enters the contest seeking consistency after a mixed run of results, including a 2-1 win over Derby County and a 2-1 loss to Norwich City. The expected XI, featuring August Priske and Jay Stansfield, will look to test a Middlesbrough defence that has been involved in high-scoring affairs recently, most notably a 4-3 win against Norwich City.

Middlesbrough arrive in the Midlands following a 2-2 draw with Millwall, maintaining a competitive edge throughout their early campaign. With Will Lankshear and Tommy Conway expected to lead the line, the visitors will look to extend their historical dominance in this fixture, having secured a 3-1 victory at this venue in March 2026.