Bristol City face a tough Championship test away at Birmingham City on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The 7:30 AM kick-off at St Andrew's Knighthead Park is a West Country-Midlands derby, with the Robins desperate for points after a difficult start to the campaign.
Michael Skubala's side began the season with a 2-0 defeat at Millwall, leaving them without a Championship win. The club's current league position is 19th, with just one point from their opening two matches, a record of zero wins, one draw, and one loss. They have scored two goals and conceded four, leaving them with a -2 goal difference and already five points behind early leaders Millwall.
Birmingham City, managed by Chris Davies, have made a steadier start. They drew 0-0 with Sheffield United on the opening weekend, a result that ended a run of four consecutive victories. Those wins included a 1-0 Carabao Cup success over Swansea City and a notable 2-2 pre-season draw with Barcelona that counted as a win on their record. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Birmingham have scored six goals and conceded three.
Bristol City's form has been far less convincing. They have lost three of their last five outings, drawing the other two. Their most recent result was that 2-0 loss at Millwall, preceded by a 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Walsall. In pre-season, they drew with Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle but lost to Forest Green Rovers. Over those five games, Bristol City scored only three times while letting in seven goals.
The most recent meeting between these sides offers little encouragement for Bristol City fans. On April 25, 2026, Birmingham City secured a 2-1 victory at St Andrew's. Before that, Bristol City won 1-0 at home in October 2025. Looking at the last five Championship encounters, Birmingham have won three, Bristol City have won one, and there has been one draw. The clubs also met twice in the 2023/24 season, with each winning their home fixture.
Team news for the derby was not confirmed at the time of the original report. No specific injury or suspension information was available for either Birmingham City or Bristol City. The match is a 7:30 AM start on Saturday, August 22, at Birmingham's St Andrew's Knighthead Park. For the latest confirmed line-ups and squad availability, fans should check our squad and injuries pages closer to kick-off.
This match is a significant early challenge for Michael Skubala's team as they look to climb the table. A positive result could provide vital momentum. The fixture is followed by another home game against Portsmouth on August 29. Portsmouth currently sit 10th in the table, making it another difficult assignment. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures list. The Robins need to start converting their performances into points quickly to avoid being cut adrift in the lower reaches of the Championship.
