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Scott Hogan's goal wasn't enough for Birmingham

Championship wrap - Hogan goal not enough for Blues

Scott Hogan was on the mark again for Birmingham City but it wasn't enough as Reading produce a stunning comeback to end their run in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 win at St Andrew's.

Soccer • 07 Mar 20

Ricardo Pereira celebrates his goal with Kelechi Iheanacho

Pereira heads Leicester into FA Cup quarter-finals

Ricardo Pereira's late header secured a 1-0 win against Birmingham as Leicester reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second time in three years.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Scott Hogan rescued a point for Birmingham

Championship wrap: Hogan, Robinson, Browne on the mark

Scott Hogan's late strike earned Birmingham City a 3-3 draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday while Callum Robinson was on the mark for West Brom, who maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 3-0 victory at Bristol City.

Soccer • 22 Feb 20

Women's FA Cup round-up: Toland starts as City progress

Republic of Ireland international Tyler Toland got a rare start as Manchester City demolished Ipswich 10-0 in a predictably one-sided FA Cup tie on Sunday.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Scott Hogan makes loan move to Villa rivals Birmingham

Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan has joined Birmingham City on loan from the Blues' biggest rivals Aston Villa.

Soccer • 29 Jan 20

Eni Aluko: "Thank you football for everything you've given and taught me."

Ex-England striker Eni Aluko hangs up her boots

Former England striker Eni Aluko has announced her retirement from football.

Soccer • 15 Jan 20

Birmingham City facing another points deduction

Birmingham City could face another points deduction after the club said they had been charged with breaching financial regulations by the English Football League.

Soccer • 07 Jan 20

Wigan Athletic's Anthony Pilkington celebrates

Championship wrap - Pilkington wins it for Wigan

Republic of Ireland international Anthony Pilkington's fortunate strike was enough for Wigan to a secure a nervy 1-0 victory against Birmingham City in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 01 Oct 19

Dan Crowley has left Willem II for a return to England

Crowley completes move to Birmingham City

Former Republic of Ireland Under-17 international Dan Crowley has joined Birmingham City from Willem II for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 18 Jul 19

Dan Crowley celebrates Willem II's KNVB Cup semi-final against AZ Alkmaar

Dan Crowley linked with move to Birmingham City

Former Republic of Ireland Under-17 international Dan Crowley is reportedly on the brink of a move to Birmingham City.

Soccer • 17 Jul 19

The penalty sees the club drop from 13th in the table to 18th, leaving them only five points above the relegation zone

Birmingham docked nine points for breaching EFL rules

Birmingham have been docked nine points after breaching financial rules, the EFL has announced.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Gary Cooper, who confronted Smalling, has since been arrested and charged with common assault and encroaching on to the playing area

Arsenal charged by the FA over Smalling incident

Arsenal have been hit with a charge after a fan attacked Manchester United's Chris Smalling in Sunday's 2-0 win at the Emirates, while both clubs will feel the wrath of the FA after the Birmingham Derby.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

Paul Mitchell (C, black jacket) is restrained after attacking Aston Villa's Jack Grealish on the pitch (right)

Fan gets 14 weeks in jail for assault on Grealish

The Birmingham City fan who ran onto the pitch and attacked Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish during Sunday's derby game has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison.

Soccer • 11 Mar 19

A fan is escorted off the pitch after attacking Jack Grealish.

Hourihane slams 'disgusting' attack on Grealish

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane slammed the "disgusting" behaviour of a Birmingham fan who charged on to the pitch and punched Jack Grealish at St Andrew's.

Soccer • 10 Mar 19

Katie McCabe scored Arsenal's third goal against Reading.

Ireland skipper on target for title hopefuls Arsenal

Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe was on a target for Arsenal this weekend as the Women's Super League (WSL) title hopefuls secured a comfortable win over Reading.

Soccer • 27 Jan 19

Dundalk sign former Liverpool defender Cleary

Dundalk have moved to further strengthen their squad ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season by signing former Liverpool player Daniel Cleary.

Soccer • 15 Feb 18

Conor Hourihane was Aston Villa's hero in the Birmingham Derby

Hourihane screamer secures derby honours for Villa

Republic of Ireland international Conor Hourihane's late looping volley secured bragging rights for Aston Villa, who moved up to second in the Championship with a 2-0 win over Birmingham City

Soccer • 11 Feb 18

Robbie Keane is seeking one more chapter in his career

Redknapp wants to bring Robbie Keane to Birmingham

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp admits he wants to sign Republic of Ireland record goalscorer Robbie Keane to help guide his squad to promotion in the Championship.

Soccer • 16 Jul 17

John Terry becomes a Villan

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner has confirmed.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

Gianfranco Zola has taken the reins at St Andrews

Zola takes over at Birmingham after day of drama

Birmingham have appointed Gianfranco Zola as their new boss, the club have confirmed.

Soccer • 14 Dec 16

Carsten Yeung could face lengthy prison term

Yeung conviction 'won't harm Blues'

Carson Yeung's conviction on money-laundering charges will have "no impact on the day-to-day operations" at Birmingham, according to acting chairman Peter Pannu.

Soccer • 03 Mar 14

Lee Novak of Birmingham celebrates with teammate Paul Caddis after scoring the opening goal

Bony brace breaks Birmingham hearts

Substitute Wilfried Bony spared Swansea's blushes as his second-half double saw the Welsh club come from behind at Birmingham to secure a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win.

Soccer • 25 Jan 14

England U21 international Jesse Lingard is rated highly by the Old Trafford hierarchy

United's Lingard joins Blues on loan

Birmingham City have signed Manchester United's Jesse Lingard on a one-month loan deal.

Soccer • 19 Sep 13

Birmingham City