Stoke City v Birmingham: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Stoke City take 13 points from their last 6; Birmingham have 13 from theirs.
- They have met 17 times, with 4 wins for Stoke City, 7 for Birmingham and 6 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City | WWWLWD | 13/18 | 1.08 | 1.45 | 53% | 50% |
| Birmingham | WDWWWL | 13/18 | 1.25 | 1.2 | 60% | 50% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 |
Head-to-Head
- Stoke City wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Birmingham wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 24 Jan 2026 Birmingham 1–1 Stoke City
- 13 Sep 2025 Stoke City 1–0 Birmingham
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Season Stats Compared
| Stoke City | Stat | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 12 | Won | 14 |
| 9 | Drawn | 14 |
| 19 | Lost | 12 |
| 30% | Win rate | 35% |
| 1.08 | Goals per game | 1.25 |
| 1.45 | Conceded per game | 1.2 |
| 25% | Clean sheets | 23% |
| 33% | Failed to score | 23% |
| 53% | Both teams scored | 60% |
| 50% | Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Stoke City perform at home against how Birmingham travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City at home | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35% | 1.45 | 1.35 |
| Birmingham away | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30% | 0.9 | 1.35 |
Key Players 2026/27
Stoke City
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Galbraith | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| E. Bocat | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Devenny | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. McGlynn | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Gallagher | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Birmingham
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Priske | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Millar | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| D. Gray | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Neumann | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Carlos Vicente | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Stoke City
- 10 S. Thomas — 45 apps, 11 assists
- 7 M. Manhoef — 45 apps, 4 assists
- 5 D. Mubama — 26 apps, 1 assists
- 4 L. Baker — 17 apps, 1 assists
- 3 B. Wilmot — 34 apps, 0 assists
Birmingham
- 10 J. Stansfield — 44 apps, 6 assists
- 10 M. Ducksch — 33 apps, 1 assists
- 5 D. Gray — 37 apps, 5 assists
- 4 Paik Seung-Ho — 43 apps, 1 assists
- 4 P. Roberts — 35 apps, 4 assists
Recent Results
Stoke City
- 24 Oct Stoke City 0–0 Bristol City
- 17 Oct Derby 0–1 Stoke City
- 13 Oct Stoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
- 10 Oct Bolton 1–2 Stoke City
- 19 Sep Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd
Birmingham
- 24 Oct Cardiff 1–0 Birmingham
- 17 Oct Birmingham 3–0 QPR
- 13 Oct Birmingham 4–0 Preston
- 10 Oct West Brom 0–1 Birmingham
- 19 Sep Birmingham 2–2 Middlesbrough
Stoke City v Birmingham FAQs
- When is Stoke City v Birmingham?
- Kick-off is 3:00pm on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Bet365 Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 1 for Stoke City, 0 for Birmingham, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Stoke City are 9th on 20 points; Birmingham are 7th on 20.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 53% of Stoke City games and 60% of Birmingham games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% and 50% respectively.