Birmingham City

Birmingham City

22nd in English League Championship
Leicester thrash Birmingham to advance to FA Cup fifth round Leicester thrash Birmingham to advance to FA Cup fifth round

Jamie Vardy scored for the first time since November as Leicester beat Birmingham 3-0 in the FA Cup.

Why England's 'Golden Generation' have failed as managers Why England's 'Golden Generation' have failed as managers

England's so-called "Golden Generation" failed to win any trophies, and they have all struggled as managers. Why can't they transfer their stellar playing careers into successful lives in the dugout?

Hull's late equaliser forces FA Cup replay vs. Birmingham Hull's late equaliser forces FA Cup replay vs. Birmingham

An 86th minute equaliser from Matthew James Jacob to make it 1-1 sees Hull force an FA Cup replay vs. Birmingham City.

Rooney sacked by Birmingham after disastrous 15-game spell Rooney sacked by Birmingham after disastrous 15-game spell

Wayne Rooney was fired as Birmingham City manager after a run of nine defeats in 15 games and only two wins that has left them battling relegation.

Is Rooney's managerial career over after Birmingham sacking? Is Rooney's managerial career over after Birmingham sacking?

Mark Ogden reacts to Birmingham City's decision to sack Wayne Rooney after 15 matches in charge.

O'Hare inspires Coventry to win over Birmingham O'Hare inspires Coventry to win over Birmingham

Callum O'Hare's brace earns Coventry City to a 2-0 win over Wayne Rooney's Birmingham City.

Can Rooney finally prove himself as a manager at Birmingham? Can Rooney finally prove himself as a manager at Birmingham?

Wayne Rooney was world-class as a player, but his career as a manager has been shaky at best, with mixed results at troubled clubs Derby County and DC United. Can he deliver at Birmingham before fans lose patience?

Rooney unfazed by Birmingham fans' boos: Not an issue for me Rooney unfazed by Birmingham fans' boos: Not an issue for me

Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney has said he is not concerned after his side were booed off following a 2-0 defeat to Hull City on Wednesday.

Why Messi needs time off; USMNT's Pulisic, Weah set for clash Why Messi needs time off; USMNT's Pulisic, Weah set for clash

Why we need to celebrate Messi's break from football, and how a classic Italian rivalry has a new American look.

Rooney rejected Saudi offer before taking Birmingham job Rooney rejected Saudi offer before taking Birmingham job

Wayne Rooney said he rejected an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League before choosing to take charge of Birmingham City.

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Leicester City 44 +47 94
2 Leeds United 45 +39 90
3 Ipswich Town 43 +32 89
4 Southampton 44 +24 84
5 West Bromwich Alb.. 44 +23 72
6 Norwich City 44 +16 72
7 Hull City 44 +9 69
8 Coventry City 43 +13 63
9 Middlesbrough 44 +4 63
10 Preston North End 44 -5 63
11 Cardiff City 44 -11 62
12 Bristol City 44 +4 59
13 Sunderland 44 +1 56
14 Swansea City 44 -5 56
15 Watford 44 +1 53
16 Queens Park Range.. 45 -12 53
17 Millwall 44 -12 53
18 Stoke City 44 -16 50
19 Blackburn Rovers 44 -16 49
20 Plymouth Argyle 44 -11 48
21 Sheffield Wednesd.. 44 -29 47
22 Birmingham City 44 -16 46
23 Huddersfield Town 44 -27 44
24 Rotherham United 44 -53 24
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
28 Jay Stansfield 12 41 2
19 Jordan James 8 41 0
7 Juninho Bacuna 7 43 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Juninho Bacuna 6 43 7
11 Koji Miyoshi 6 41 5
29 Alex Pritchard 6 30 1