EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2025/26Thursday, 1 January 2026 · 15:00 UK
Venue: Vicarage Road, Watford (22,200)Referee: L Smith

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
WatfordLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Birmingham CityLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Watford, last 5

  1. W29 Dec@Norwich City1-0
  2. W26 Dec@Leicester City2-1
  3. W20 DecvsStoke City1-0
  4. D13 Dec@Wrexham2-2
  5. D9 DecvsSheffield Wednesday1-1

Birmingham City, last 5

  1. D29 DecvsSouthampton1-1
  2. D26 DecvsDerby County1-1
  3. L20 Dec@Sheffield United0-3
  4. D13 DecvsCharlton Athletic1-1
  5. L9 Dec@Queens Park Rangers1-2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
28
Meetings
14
Watford wins
5
Draws
9
Birmingham City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Watford v Birmingham City?
Watford 3-0 Birmingham City, played 1 January 2026 in the English Championship 2025/26.
What was the half-time score?
Watford led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Birmingham City?
Across 28 meetings in our archive, Watford have won 14, Birmingham City have won 9, with 5 draws.
Where is Watford v Birmingham City played?
Vicarage Road, Watford - Watford's home ground.