Birmingham City FC vs Portsmouth FC
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Birmingham City FC host Portsmouth FC in the Championship on Friday, 1 January 2027. It's matchday 25 of the competition.
Birmingham City FC sit 2nd in the table with 26 points from 14 games (7W 5D 2L, goal difference +13). Portsmouth FC sit 10th in the table with 22 points from 14 games (6W 4D 4L, goal difference +3).
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. Portsmouth FC are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 3 in that span. Birmingham City FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
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 Portsmouth FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Friday, 1 January 2027.
Where can I watch Birmingham City FC vs Portsmouth 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.
Where do Birmingham City FC and Portsmouth FC stand in the Championship table?+
Birmingham City FC are 2nd with 26 points; Portsmouth FC are 10th with 22 points.
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