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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Norwich City and Birmingham City is set for 21.02.2026 at 15:00. 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.
Norwich City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Birmingham City, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 21.02.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Birmingham City
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 22.11.2025, finishing Birmingham City 4-1 Norwich City.
Norwich City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Norwich City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Norwich City lineup today or Norwich 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 Norwich City home performances:
Date Event Score 14.02.2026 Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 10.02.2026 Oxford United vs Norwich City 0 - 3 07.02.2026 Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0
Birmingham City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Birmingham City 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: Birmingham City 4-1 Norwich City
- Wins this season over Norwich City: 1
Recent away match stats for Birmingham City:
Date Event Score 15.02.2026 Birmingham City vs Leeds United 1 - 1 10.02.2026 Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 07.02.2026 Birmingham City vs Leicester City 2 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 18.02.2026, 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 Norwich City and Birmingham City lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
