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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 Sheffield Wednesday is set for 20.01.2026 at 19:45. 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 Sheffield Wednesday, positioned 24, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 20.01.2026
- Kickoff: 19:45
- Favorite: Sheffield Wednesday
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 30.09.2025, finishing Birmingham City 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday.
Birmingham City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Birmingham City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 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 04.01.2026 Birmingham City vs Coventry City 3 - 2 01.01.2026 Watford vs Birmingham City 3 - 0 29.12.2025 Birmingham City vs Southampton 1 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Sheffield Wednesday 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: 24
- Recent head-to-head record: Birmingham City 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- Wins this season over Birmingham City: 4
Recent away match stats for Sheffield Wednesday:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 01.01.2026 Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 0 29.12.2025 Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 10.01.2026, odds point to Sheffield Wednesday 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 Sheffield Wednesday lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
