Birmingham vs Burnley (1 May 2027, Championship): match facts, form and head-to-head

Birmingham host Burnley in what promises to be a clash of contrasting fortunes, with the home side perched in ninth place on 10 points after two wins, four draws and a single loss, edging Burnley’s goal difference by a single goal (10‑9). The visitors sit at the foot of the table in 24th, having amassed just three points from three stalemates and four defeats, and are heavily out‑scored at 8‑16. Birmingham’s modestly positive record suggests they will look to consolidate their mid‑table push, while Burnley will be desperate for a first win to start climbing out of the relegation zone. The head‑to‑head history offers little comfort to the Clarets, who have struggled to find points against higher‑placed opposition this season. Both sides know that three points could dramatically reshape their campaigns, making the encounter a pivotal one for each club.