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Birmingham City is set to face Sunderland with Tony Mowbray in the opposition dugout. The match will take place at St Andrew's.
The Opposition
Birmingham City has had a mixed season, currently sitting 18th in the Championship table with 35 points from 31 matches.
The Gaffer
Tony Mowbray, Sunderland's most recent manager, joined Birmingham on January 8, following the sacking of Wayne Rooney. Mowbray has three wins, one draw, and three defeats in his first seven matches as the new Birmingham City manager.
The Squad
Jay Stansfield has caught the eye of several clubs with his impressive performances and was linked with a move away from Birmingham during the January window. Other key players to watch include Siriki Dembele, Jordan James, and Koji Myoshi.
Earlier This Season
Sunderland ran out 3-1 winners when they played Birmingham back on Remembrance Day. Jobe Bellingham opened the scoring for Sunderland, ending his three-month goal drought.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Birmingham City's current position | 18th |
| Points from 31 matches | 35 |
| Tony Mowbray's wins as Birmingham City manager | 3 |
The referee for the match will be Stephen Martin, who has a mixed record with Sunderland. Martin will be assisted at St Andrews by other officials.
Birmingham City will look to improve their position in the Championship table with a win against Sunderland. The match promises to be an exciting encounter with several key players to watch
