Birmingham City's unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season came to an end with a 2-1 defeat away to Norwich City on Wednesday night. The loss at Carrow Road leaves Chris Davies's side 14th in the table with seven points from their opening five games.
How did the match unfold?
Norwich took control of the game with two first-half goals. Oscar Schwartau opened the scoring in the 28th minute, and Papa Diallo doubled the lead eleven minutes later, with Andre Brooks providing the assist. Birmingham had earlier seen a Liam Miller goal ruled out for offside in the 22nd minute. Miller also fired over the bar just before the interval. The visitors improved after the break and pulled a goal back in the 64th minute through Carlos Vicente, set up by Millar. Anthony Musaba then forced a point-blank save from Norwich goalkeeper James Beadle, but the hosts held on for their third win in four league games.
What did the managers say after the game?
Norwich manager Philippe Clement acknowledged the challenge his team faced. "We were up against a team who are very direct, a team who have won the most headed duels in the Championship this season, so it was important that we stepped up to the challenge," he told Sky Sports Football. Birmingham boss Chris Davies was left frustrated with the officiating. "In my 118 games in charge I can't remember feeling so disappointed with the officials as I am tonight," Davies said. "So many decisions went against us."
Where does this leave Birmingham City in the table?
The result means Birmingham City have now drawn four and lost one of their five league matches this season. Their current form reads DDWDD, with seven goals scored and six conceded. They sit four points behind early leaders West Ham in the Championship standings. You can track their progress throughout the campaign on our standings page.
What is next for the Blues?
Attention now turns quickly to Birmingham's next fixture, a trip to face Derby County on Saturday, 12 September 2026. The squad will need to regroup quickly from this setback as they look to get back to winning ways on the road. The team's full schedule for the coming weeks is available on our fixtures page. With seven points on the board, the Blues are still well-placed to build a positive season, but will want to convert draws into wins soon.
