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West Bromwich Albion hosts Birmingham City in Championship derby

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:47 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

West Bromwich Albion hosts Birmingham City in Championship derby
Summary

West Bromwich Albion faces Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday at 12:30 BST. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Brom looks to redeem itself against local rivals. Birmingham can leapfrog Albion in the table with a victory. Last season, both fixtures ended in draws, highlighting the tense nature of this derby.

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  • •West Brom is currently fifth in the Championship standings.
  • •Birmingham City is in 10th place, three points behind West Brom.
  • •The last two meetings between the teams saw one goal each.
  • •West Brom aims to bounce back after a poor performance against Wolves.
  • •Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 BST.
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