Blackpool vs Birmingham

The latest Birmingham City news as Blues return to Championship action for the first time in almost a month when they travel to Bloomfield Road.

No, the game has not been selected for live TV coverage in the UK. [Birmingham](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/birmingham-city-fc) fell to a 2-1 defeat against Sunderland in their last outing on November 11. The game is taking place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, with kick-off at 3pm. Blackpool, meanwhile, sit in 23rd place in the table, one point adrift of safety. [John Eustace](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/john-eustace) ’s side go into the game in 14th place in the Championship table but know that a win could take them to within touching distance of the play-offs. [World Cup star Jude Bellingham makes classy Blues gesture](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bellingham-world-cup-birmingham-city-25702361) [Birmingham Sports Holdings release fresh statement as takeover falls through](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-takeover-bsh-maxco-25695690) [Birmingham City midfielder opens up on season-long injury plight](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-gary-gardner-injury-25702587) [Takeover collapse, 'interested parties', transfers - your City questions answered](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-takeover-transfers-repairs-25699050) [The latest Birmingham City news in one place](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/birmingham-city-fc)

Blackpool vs Birmingham Prediction, Head-To-Head, Live Stream Time, Date, Lineup, Betting Tips, Where To Watch Live English League Championship 2022 Today Match ...

Birmingham should earn all three points against an out-of-sorts Blackpool team because of their excellent run of results away from home. Blackpool is 23rd in the Championship, one point from safety, with 22 points from 21 games. Blackpool’s most recent game, a 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic on November 12, was their last chance to break their slump.

They will be seeking to return to winning ways after four straight losses in the Championship, including last time out on the road to Wigan Athletic. Appleton ...

The midfielder trio is set to be Kenny Dougall, Sonny Carey and Charlie Patino. Appleton has made two changes from the side which lost at the DW Stadium. Appleton's side sit in the relegation zone as things stand, but are just a point from safety. The Championship returns after its month-long hiatus this weekend. [Blackpool FC twitter page](https://twitter.com/BlackpoolFCLive) for regular updates or [sign-up to our newsletter](https://data.reachplc.com/220175151411340) for all the latest news straight to your inbox every morning. The front three this afternoon from right to left is anticipated to be Shayne Lavery, Gary Madine and Jerry Yates.

The Seasiders had hoped the month-long World Cup break would alleviate their injury problems as they resume their Championship campaign. But that's sadly not ...

“Blackpool are a really good team. “The lads are aware of that, they know that. “That could be the difference between the second half of the season to what happened in the first half.” “We’re going to need the fans massively, between now and the end of the season they’re going to play a key, key part in retaining our status. “We want to turn a four-game losing streak into a four-game winning streak and the Championship is that type of league that enables you to do that. The Seasiders will be hoping to have put their rest and recuperation to good use as they aim to get back to winning ways and climb up the Championship table ahead of a hectic festive schedule.

Blackpool remain in the bottom three of the Championship following a goalless draw at home to Birmingham.

Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Charlie Patino (Blackpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Home9 - Shots - Possession We are disappointed but there are lots of positives to take out of the game. I don't think there was somebody in his line of sight, we have watched it back. "We deserved to win. "In the second half, there was more purpose to us. A clean sheet, which is big. "The players should take confidence from it.

In a first half where both sides struggled to find a cutting edge in front of goal, it was the Blues who nearly took the lead. Tahith Chong went clear on goal ...

Played through the middle and held the ball up well at times. Better after the break and became more involved Jerry Yates - 6.5 Saw second half header go just wide. Taken off on 65 minutes. After the break, the visitors looked the more likely side to score, though Blackpool went close themselves as Gary Madine's header went just wide from Sonny Carey's cross. Gary Madine - 6.5 Tahith Chong went clear on goal and lifted the ball over Chris Maxwell but the post came to Blackpool's aid. The visitors thought they had taken the lead in first half injury time when Maxime Colin stroked home from Emmanuel Longelo's cross. Charlie Patino - 6.5 Sonny Carey - 6.5 Kenny Dougall - 6.5

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship clash between Blackpool and Birmingham at Bloomfield Road as the Tangerines and the Blues ...

And if we can get that and a little bit of momentum, with some of the areas that we get into, we'll make better decisions." I thought we deserved to win the game. I thought we were excellent. We were on the front foot, kept them penned in their half for long spells and the quality will improve when a little bit of confidence comes back into the team, there's no doubt about it. I think that was very harsh. Blackpool's Michael Appleton: "I think the players can take confidence from it.