Birmingham City FC vs Lincoln City FC
Saturday, 23 January 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Birmingham City FC host Lincoln City FC in the Championship on Saturday, 23 January 2027. It's matchday 27 of the competition.
Birmingham City FC sit 2nd in the table with 26 points from 14 games (7W 5D 2L, goal difference +13). Lincoln City FC sit 17th in the table with 15 points from 14 games (4W 3D 7L, goal difference -10).
Birmingham City FC are in strong form coming into this match, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 games (W-W-L-W-W), scoring 13 and conceding 2 in that span. Lincoln City FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 games (L-L-D-W-L), scoring 7 and conceding 15 in that span. Birmingham City FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Across their last 1 meeting, Birmingham City FC have won 0, Lincoln City FC have won 0, and 1 ended level — the two sides are evenly matched historically. Their last meeting finished Lincoln City FC 1-3 Birmingham City FC in the Championship.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Head-to-Head
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Birmingham City FC | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 4 | Swansea City AFC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +5 | 25 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +15 | 24 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield United FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 11 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | +5 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | +3 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 17 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -11 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -18 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | -18 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Birmingham City FC vs Lincoln City FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 23 January 2027.
Where can I watch Birmingham City FC vs Lincoln City FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Who won the last meeting between Birmingham City FC and Lincoln City FC?+
Lincoln City FC 1-3 Birmingham City FC (Championship).
Where do Birmingham City FC and Lincoln City FC stand in the Championship table?+
Birmingham City FC are 2nd with 26 points; Lincoln City FC are 17th with 15 points.
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