West Ham vs Birmingham (3 April 2027, Championship): match facts, form and head-to-head

West Ham enter the clash as league leaders, having amassed 14 points from four wins, two draws and a single defeat, and boasting a healthy 20‑9 goal difference. Their opponents, Birmingham, sit ninth with 10 points after two victories, four stalemates and one loss, and a modest 10‑9 margin. The Hammers will be eager to extend their unbeaten run at home, while the Blues will look to close the gap on the European places by capitalising on Birmingham’s comparatively tighter defence. Historically the two sides have produced closely contested encounters, and the narrow five‑point gap in the table suggests a battle that could reshape the top half of the standings.