"Starting with the hosts, while Birmingham might have only made their Championship return this season, it is no secret that the Blues have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine play-off charge in 2026. However, suffering the most remarkable of last-gasp heartbreak away at QPR earlier in the week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat in west London, Chris Davies' side have suffered consecutive Championship defeats for the first time since back in September."
"Nevertheless, getting December underway with a 2-1 victory against Watford and still opening Saturday's fixtures sat within touching distance of the play-off spots, Birmingham will certainly be excited by their continued dominance on home soil. Securing back-to-back 4-0 romps against Portsmouth and Millwall prior to November's international break, the Blues have won all of their previous four consecutive Championship showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 14-2."
"As for the visitors, although Charlton might have enjoyed a real October flurry, Nathan Jones' camp have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion. Last seen earlier in the week falling to a 2-1 defeat at home against Middlesbrough, the Addicks have come free-falling down the Championship standings and they are now firmly looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap."
Birmingham aim for a play-off push in 2026 after returning to the Championship this season. They suffered a 2-1 last-gasp defeat at QPR, marking consecutive losses for the first time since September. The Blues began December with a 2-1 win over Watford and remain close to the play-off places. Home form has been dominant: back-to-back 4-0 wins against Portsmouth and Millwall, four straight home Championship wins totaling 14-2, and at least two goals in each of their last six matches at St. Andrew's. Charlton enjoyed an October flurry but have since lost five straight league games, show defensive frailties, and now face a relegation scrap after recent defeats.
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