Birmingham City

Birmingham City

21st 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 Leeds United 38 +42 82
2 Leicester City 37 +41 82
3 Ipswich Town 38 +31 81
4 Southampton 36 +26 73
5 West Bromwich Alb.. 38 +23 66
6 Norwich City 38 +15 61
7 Hull City 37 +7 58
8 Coventry City 37 +16 57
9 Preston North End 37 -5 56
10 Middlesbrough 38 +1 54
11 Cardiff City 38 -8 53
12 Sunderland 38 +3 48
13 Watford 38 +2 48
14 Bristol City 38 -3 47
15 Swansea City 38 -10 46
16 Millwall 38 -14 43
17 Blackburn Rovers 38 -13 42
18 Plymouth Argyle 38 -8 41
19 Stoke City 38 -18 41
20 Queens Park Range.. 38 -14 40
21 Birmingham City 38 -17 39
22 Huddersfield Town 38 -19 39
23 Sheffield Wednesd.. 38 -31 38
24 Rotherham United 38 -47 20
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
28 Jay Stansfield 9 35 2
19 Jordan James 8 36 0
7 Juninho Bacuna 6 37 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Juninho Bacuna 6 37 6
21 Alex Pritchard 6 28 1
11 Koji Miyoshi 5 35 5