What Happened
Birmingham City faces Millwall this evening at The Den, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 PM GMT. This match is significant as Birmingham aims to extend their impressive run of three consecutive away victories in the Championship, a feat they last achieved in 2015. They recently secured a 2-1 win against Norwich City, boosting their confidence ahead of this challenging encounter.
Millwall, currently positioned third in the Championship, is looking to solidify their place in the promotion race after a surprising 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth last Saturday. The Lions are determined to bounce back and avenge their previous 4-0 loss to Birmingham at St Andrew’s in November.
Why It Matters
This match holds significant implications for both teams in the Championship promotion race. Millwall is six points away from the automatic promotion spots and seven points ahead of seventh-placed Birmingham. A win for Millwall could help them maintain their playoff position, while a victory for Birmingham would narrow the gap to the top six, enhancing their chances for promotion.
What’s Next
As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on the performance of both teams. Birmingham will look to make it nine league games unbeaten, while Millwall aims to reclaim their strong home record. Fans can follow live updates and analysis from The Den, as the outcome of this match could significantly influence the Championship standings.
