First Game of the 25/26 season
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Aug 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Ipswich Town: Opposition Focus
Championship Opener – Saturday, 9 August | St. Andrew’s | 7:00am
Birmingham kick off the new Championship season under the lights at St. Andrew’s, with newly relegated Ipswich Town the visitors.
Ipswich return to the second tier after a difficult Premier League campaign, finishing 19th and managing just 22 points. The summer has seen key departures, most notably their top scorer from last season, Liam Delap, who completed a £30 million move to Chelsea in June.
Defensive issues remain a concern. Ipswich are without a clean sheet in their last 20 competitive matches, and they ended last season on a run of six games without a win. That said, there are still threats in their side, with left-back Leif Davis expected to play a key role. Davis was among the standout full-backs in the Championship during their promotion season and will be one to watch.
Recent Form:- Last 6 games: 0 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses
- Goals conceded: 15
- No clean sheets in last 20 games
Last Meeting at St. Andrew’s:- February 2024: Ipswich won 3–1
Key Point:Ipswich are still finding their feet after relegation and a reshuffled squad. Their recent form and leaky defence suggest they're vulnerable, but they’ve shown before they can be dangerous on the break.
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