"However, despite enjoying what was an eye-catching flurry on either side of November's international break, Chris Davies' men have gone crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen putting in a nightmare display as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming away at Sheffield United, Birmingham have collected just one-point from any of their previous four consecutive Championship appearances."
"Shown a first-half red card away at Bramall Lane last time out, Wolves loanee Thomas Doyle will miss out through suspension on Boxing Day. Set to feature for Nigeria at the 2026 AFCON, former Fenerbahce ace Bright Osayi-Samuel will not feature here. Completing a record-breaking move from Fulham last year, Jay Stansfield will lead the line on Friday afternoon and be looking to bag a ninth Championship strike of the season."
Birmingham will host Derby at St. Andrew's on Boxing Day. Birmingham returned to the Championship and began 2025/26 targeting a play-off push. The side produced an eye-catching flurry around November but then experienced a worrying slump, including a 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United and just one point from their last four Championship fixtures. Birmingham have been strong at home, collecting 13 points from their last five matches at St. Andrew's. Thomas Doyle is suspended after a first-half red; Bright Osayi-Samuel is absent for AFCON. Jay Stansfield leads the attack and Patrick Roberts could return to the XI. Derby had hoped for smoother sailing after last season's relegation fight.
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