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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Birmingham City and Derby County is set for 26.12.2025 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Birmingham City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Derby County, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 26.12.2025
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: Birmingham City
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 30.01.2022, finishing Derby County 2-2 Birmingham City.
Birmingham City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Birmingham City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Birmingham City lineup today or Birmingham City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Birmingham City home performances:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Birmingham City vs Charlton Athletic 1 - 1 09.12.2025 Queens Park Rangers vs Birmingham City 2 - 1 06.12.2025 Southampton vs Birmingham City 3 - 1
Derby County Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Derby County have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Derby County 2-2 Birmingham City
- Wins this season over Birmingham City: 9
Recent away match stats for Derby County:
Date Event Score 15.12.2025 Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County 0 - 3 10.12.2025 Derby County vs Millwall 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Derby County vs Leicester City 1 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 19.12.2025, odds point to Birmingham City as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Birmingham City and Derby County lineups for the Championship 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
