Birmingham City vs. Middlesbrough: Championship Clash Set for February 28th

The 35th round of the English Championship culminates in a match between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. While Middlesbrough currently holds a strong position in the league, recent form has been inconsistent. Birmingham, aiming for a playoff push, will look to rebound from a recent defeat.

Birmingham City’s Recent Form

Birmingham City currently sits in 11th place in the Championship, five points shy of the playoff positions. Their eight-game unbeaten run in the league ended with a 3-0 loss to Millwall on Wednesday, February 26th, 2026. Notably, Birmingham has a strong home record, with only one defeat at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park this season – a 3-2 loss to Hull in October. In their last 10 home matches, goals have been exchanged in 9 of them. BBC Sport highlights this strong home form.

Middlesbrough’s Recent Performance

Middlesbrough occupies 2nd place in the Championship but has experienced a dip in form with three consecutive matches without a win. Following a victory over Sheffield United, they’ve drawn with Oxford United (0-0) and Leicester (1-1), and lost to Coventry City. Middlesbrough boasts the second-best away record in the Championship, with 28 points earned on the road, second only to Coventry City’s 29. BBC Sport reports on their strong away performance.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Middlesbrough has had the upper hand in this fixture. Birmingham City has lost 11 of their last 15 league games against Middlesbrough, winning only 3 and drawing 1. They’ve lost each of the last six encounters since a 2-0 win in October 2021. Sky Sports details this historical trend. Middlesbrough won the first encounter this season 2-1, and were victorious in both matches of the 2023/24 season with a score of 1-0. Sofascore confirms these results.

Match Details

Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 15:00 UTC
Venue: St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, England
Competition: Championship, England

Key Statistics

• No Championship side has lost fewer home league games than Birmingham this season (one).
• Middlesbrough have won their past four away league games against Birmingham.
• Middlesbrough have won five of their past eight away league games.

Live Updates

For live updates during the match, visit Sky Sports.