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Birmingham City fans celebrate in Blackpool

Birmingham set all-time Football League points record

Boss Chris Davies described League One champions Birmingham's new EFL points total record as "truly special" after a 2-0 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Soccer • 30 Apr

Joe Willock wheels away after scoring Newcastle's winner

Willock stars as Newcastle edge thriller against Blues

Joe Willock scored twice including a late winner as Newcastle took another step towards a second Wembley appearance of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Birmingham in the FA Cup.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Middlesbrough's Rav van den Berg and Luke Ayling celebrate Riley McGree's goal against Birmingham City

Boro's McGree returns to haunt struggling Birmingham

Riley McGree returned to haunt his old loan club Birmingham with a stunning goal as Middlesbrough won 1-0 at St. Andrew's.

Soccer • 12 Mar 24

Mowbray replaces Rooney at Birmingham City

Tony Mowbray has been announced as Birmingham's new manager to replace Wayne Rooney.

Soccer • 08 Jan 24

Wayne Rooney parted company with DC United last week

Rooney named as Birmingham boss, O'Shea to join staff

Birmingham have announced the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with current Republic of Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea joining his backroom staff.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23

Cork native and 17-time Ireland cap Kevin Long started at the back for Birmingham

Birmingham overturn West Brom after contentious penalty

A controversial penalty proved to be the turning point as Birmingham came from behind to beat West Brom 3-1 at St. Andrew's.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

Sarah Healy has enjoyed a strong start to the year

Sarah Healy sets new U23 national record in Birmingham

Sarah Healy set a new Under-23 national record as she finished second in the women's 1500m final at the Muller Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham.

Athletics • 19 Feb 22

Championship wrap: Connolly opens his account for 'Boro

Republic of Ireland international opened his account for Middlesbrough as they claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over crisis club Derby County.

Soccer • 12 Feb 22

A Birmingham fan protests ahead of the game

Birmingham fans stage 'faceless' protest as Blades win

Sheffield United boosted their Championship play-off hopes as they came from behind to beat Birmingham 2-1 at St Andrew's in a game that attracted protests by Blues fans.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Scott Hogan scored a brace for Birmingham City

Championship wrap - Hogan double helps Blues to 5-0 win

Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan scored a brace to earn Birmingham side a thumping 5-0 win at Luton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Richard Smallwood was on the mark for Hull

Championship wrap: Hull make winning return

Hull made a winning start on their return to the Sky Bet Championship as Grant McCann's men came from behind to triumph 4-1 at at Preston.

Soccer • 07 Aug 21

Glen Kamara said he been abused online 'every day' since he clashed with Slavia Plague defender Ondrej Kudela over alleged racist comments

Rangers join boycott of social media platforms

Rangers want "clear and direct action" from social media companies after joining Birmingham and Swansea in a week-long boycott of all platforms to combat abuse and discrimination.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Scott Hogan is congratulated by team-mate Chris Gardner after his spot kick.

Championship round-up: Hogan is spot on for Birmingham

Substitute Scott Hogan was the penalty hero as his late spot-kick gave Birmingham a much-needed 1-0 win against promotion-chasing Swansea after team-mate Lukas Jutkiewicz had missed one.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Lee Bowyer had resigned as Charlton boss on Monday and was announced as Karanka's replacement minutes after news of the Spaniard's departure from St Andrew's was confirmed

Bowyer named new Birmingham boss as Karanaka resigns

Lee Bowyer has been named Birmingham manager after Aitor Karanka stepped down as Blues boss.

Soccer • 16 Mar 21

McCabe scores a stunner as Arsenal hammer Villa

Katie McCabe's stunning strike was the highlight of a comprehensive 4-0 win for Arsenal at Aston Villa in the Women's Super League on Sunday.

Soccer • 28 Feb 21

Scott Hogan initially joined Birmingham in January and scored seven goals in 17 appearances

Hogan makes move to Birmingham permanent

Birmingham have landed Republic of Ireland international Scott Hogan from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 16 Sep 20

Pep Clotet was due to leave at the end of the season

Clotet and Birmingham part company ahead of schedule

Pep Clotet has left his position as Birmingham head coach after the club's 3-1 home defeat to Swansea.

Soccer • 09 Jul 20

Tottenham v Norwich - FA Cup recap

Relive all the action from the night's three FA Cup fifth-round ties: Leicester v Birmingham, Sheff Wed v Man City and Tottenham v Norwich.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Birmingham City's Scott Hogan celebrates

Championship wrap - Hogan wins it for Birmingham

Scott Hogan scored the game's only goal as Birmingham extended their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship to six games with a smash-and-grab 1-0 win at struggling Barnsley.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Oxford United supporters hold up home-made FA Cup replicas

FA Cup review: Newcastle survive Oxford scare

A superb solo effort from Allan Saint-Maximin saw Newcastle edge past Oxford in extra-time of their FA Cup replay while Wayne Rooney helped Derby secure a tie against his former club Manchester United.

Soccer • 05 Feb 20

Manchester City continue winning ways

Manchester City moved to the top of the Barclays FA Women's Super League as they extended their 100% start to the season with a 3-0 home win over Birmingham.

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

Jack Grealish was punched in the back of the head

Birmingham fined £42,500 for Grealish attack

Birmingham have been fined £42,500 after a supporter ran on to the pitch and punched Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish during the derby match at St Andrew's in March, the Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 17 Sep 19

Jack Grealish was punched by a Birmingham fan

Birmingham and Villa charged after derby clash

Birmingham and Aston Villa have been charged with failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during an early incident in Sunday's Championship match, the Football Association has announced.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

Jack Grealish had the last laugh at St Andrew's

Fan punches Jack Grealish - Grealish scores the winner

Jack Grealish was attacked on the field by a supporter during Aston Villa's Championship clash with Bimingham City on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Mar 19

Early Arnautovic goal sets West Ham on their way

Marko Arnautovic helped fire West Ham into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win over Birmingham.

Soccer • 05 Jan 19