October 8th features a match where Birmingham City plays host to Bristol City in a clash of the Championship. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 16th placed Birmingham City, recorded a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie struck first for Sheffield United in the 64th minute, but Troy Deeney got the equalizer for Birmingham City in the 70th minute earning them at least the one point. Birmingham City is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 11th placed Bristol City, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Coventry City. Neither Bristol City nor Coventry City could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 11 and 10 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. Bristol City is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Birmingham City won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Nahki Wells has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the attacker has scored four goals for Bristol City. Birmingham City is fortunate enough to have Scott Hogan in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored four goals.