Match Previews

country flag The Championship Round 28
Norwich City vs. Birmingham City
Fri 18 January 2019 19:45
Referee
T Robinson
Weather at KO
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Travel Info
3 hours coach
Distance
262 KM (Distance Matrix)

Norwich City

Last updated: Sat 19 January 2019 08:02
In Brief

Norwich drop out of top two. Grant Hanley back from suspension. Alex Tettey, Timm Klose, Moritz Leitner, Carlton Morris and Nelson Oliveira injured. Marco Stiepermann doubtful. Ben Marshall departs.

Looking Back

In poor form and have dropped out of the top two as a result.

Did at least rescue a point in a 1-1 draw at West Brom last week, thanks to a late goal from sub Jordan Rhodes.

Out of favour Ben Marshall has left the club to join Millwall on loan.

Looking Ahead

Have had injured players come back recently. Timm Klose was on the bench last week after suffering a knock previously but he has now been ruled out along with Alex Tettey.

Now also have Grant Hanley back from suspension but he's unlikely to start.

Moritz Leitner, Carlton Morris and Nelson Oliveira remain sidelined while Marco Stiepermann is doubtful.

Points of Interest

Excellent home record with eight wins, one draw and four losses.

Birmingham City

Last updated: Sat 19 January 2019 08:02
In Brief

Birmingham now without a win in four. Tomasz Kuszczak, Marc Roberts and David Davis injured. Omar Bogle doubtful.

Looking Back

Form has dipped of late and now failed to win in four games including two straight defeats.

Went down to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Middlesbrough last week despite Che Adams netting for the 13th time this season.

Looking Ahead

Had Isaac Vassell back on the bench last week and he should be involved again.

Tomasz Kuszczak, Marc Roberts and David Davis all remain sidelined while Omar Bogle is again a big doubt.

Points of Interest

Have four wins, five draws and four losses away from home this term. Drew 2-2 at home to Norwich earlier in season.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Ben Marshall (midfielder, Millwall, loan)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Ben Marshall (midfielder, Millwall, loan)

Birmingham City

Last updated: Sat 19 January 2019 08:02
In Brief

Birmingham now without a win in four. Tomasz Kuszczak, Marc Roberts and David Davis injured. Omar Bogle doubtful.

Looking Back

Form has dipped of late and now failed to win in four games including two straight defeats.

Went down to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Middlesbrough last week despite Che Adams netting for the 13th time this season.

Looking Ahead

Had Isaac Vassell back on the bench last week and he should be involved again.

Tomasz Kuszczak, Marc Roberts and David Davis all remain sidelined while Omar Bogle is again a big doubt.

Points of Interest

Have four wins, five draws and four losses away from home this term. Drew 2-2 at home to Norwich earlier in season.

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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Key

Key players
Regular players
Support players
75% - Chance of availability
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Squad Confirmed
Played in Cup fixture
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*Based on Available Players
Game Score
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Hull City - Aston Villa 1 - 3
Round 4
Derby County - Ipswich Town 2 - 0
Round 11
Hull City - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Brentford 1 - 1
Round 15
Middlesbrough - Derby County 1 - 1
Round 16
Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0
Round 17
Sheffield United - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0
Round 18
Leeds United - Bristol City 2 - 0
Round 20
Sheffield United - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 21
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 2 - 2
Round 22
Derby County - Nottingham Forest 0 - 0
Round 24
Leeds United - Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2
Round 25
Leeds United - Hull City 0 - 2
Round 26
Derby County - Middlesbrough 1 - 1
Round 27
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 0
Round 28
Norwich City - Birmingham City 3 - 1
Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2
Round 31
Aston Villa - Sheffield United 3 - 3
Round 34
Nottingham Forest - Derby County 1 - 0
Round 35
Leeds United - West Bromwich Albion 4 - 0
Round 39
West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City 3 - 2
Round 42
Leeds United - Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0
Round 46
Derby County - West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1
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(3 : 4 AP)
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 4
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