Derby County vs Birmingham City match
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The gist
Derby County host Birmingham City in the Championship on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Derby sit in the relegation zone while Birmingham chase a play-off spot.
Background
Derby County finished eighth in the Championship last season but have struggled this time out, sitting in the relegation zone with four points from six matches (one win, one draw, four losses). Birmingham City are 14th with seven points from six games (one win, four draws, one loss) and are eyeing the play-offs, which have been expanded from four to six teams this campaign. Derby are managed by John Eustace and Birmingham by Chris Davies; no confirmed injury or suspension news was published for either side ahead of kick-off.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2026The most recent meeting between the sides ended in a 1-0 win for Derby County at Pride Park.
- Dec 2025The clubs drew 1-1 at Birmingham.
- Sep 12, 2026Derby County host Birmingham City at Pride Park in a Championship game week 7 fixture, kicking off at 12:30 BST (7:30 a.m. ET).
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A preview site recommends Birmingham City to win and under 2.5 goals, citing superior form, fewer injury concerns and a quality advantage, and noting Derby's lack of cutting edge.
- Caution
- BBC match facts note Derby have lost only two of their last 13 home league games against Birmingham, while Birmingham have lost just one of their last five league meetings with Derby.
Still unverified
Sources disagree on the venue name: one listing gives iPro Stadium while others give Pride Park, which is Derby County's home ground. One source also lists Derby's record as one win, one draw and four losses while another gives one win and four losses in six games.