After surprise relegation to League One in 2023–24, Birmingham City waltzed back into the Championship last season at the first time of asking.
The Blues spent big to ensure their stint in the third tier was brief, with some much-needed investment from NFL legend Tom Brady helping them on their way. They eviscerated the competition as they secured an astonishing 111 points and the League One title at a canter.
However, the winning habit can swiftly be forgotten in the Championship, something Birmingham know all too well. Things are about to get significantly more difficult for the Midlands side.
As if the jump to the Championship isn’t hard enough already, the Blues have been handed a seriously challenging early fixture list. Here are their first five outings.
