Sat 29th Nov - Molineux
Last updated: 23rd August 2008
Phillips: On target for Blues
Birmingham City boast the only 100 per cent record in the Championship, while Paul Jewell is still waiting for his first league win as Derby County manager.
Preston North End and Coventry City dropped points for the first time this season as Charlton Athletic won a topsy-turvy game at home to Reading.
Crystal Palace had two men sent off at home to Burnley and Nottingham Forest secured a first win since clinching promotion back to the Championship.
Kevin Phillips was on the scoresheet again for Birmingham as his new club eased to a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Barnsley, who have yet to pick up a point this season.
Coventry City's perfect start came to an end after a 3-0 home defeat by Bristol City, with former Sky Blues striker Dele Adebola among the scorers.
Jan Poortvliet secured his first points as Southampton manager as David McGoldrick scored the only goal at woeful Derby.
There were six goals, three penalties and a red card as Charlton Athletic claimed a thrilling 4-2 win over Reading at the Valley.
Richard Chaplow's second-half equaliser ensured Preston are still unbeaten in the Championship following a 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
Wolves delivered a professional display on their travels as Mick McCarthy's men won 2-0 at 10-man Ipswich Town.
Sheffield United made it back-to-back wins after a 3-1 triumph at Blackpool, who are still searching for their first win of the campaign.
Arturo Lupoli scored twice in the closing 13 minutes as Norwich City came back to force a 2-2 draw at unbeaten Cardiff City.
Queens Park Rangers are determined to push for promotion this term and scored twice in the first half to beat promoted Doncaster Rovers 2-0 at Loftus Road.
James Scowcroft and Shaun Derry were both sent off early in the second half as Crystal Palace held on for a 0-0 draw at home to Burnley.
Nottingham Forest took the lead on three occasions against Watford and eventually hung on to earn a 3-2 win at the City Ground.
Jason Scotland's first goal of the season secured Swansea City a 1-0 win at out-of-sorts Plymouth Argyle.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Watford |
| Tuesday 9th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Plymouth vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 13th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 17:20 | Preston vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 20th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 12:45 | Birmingham vs Reading |
| Friday 26th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Ipswich vs Birmingham |
| Sunday 28th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Swansea |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Blackpool vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Cardiff |
| Tuesday 27th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Derby |
| Saturday 31st January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Sheff Wed vs Birmingham |
| Tuesday 3rd February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Crystal Palace vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 7th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Burnley |
| Saturday 14th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 21st February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Coventry vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 7th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Southampton |
| Tuesday 10th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Barnsley vs Birmingham |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 29th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Wolverhampton 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 25th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 1 Ipswich | |
| Friday 21st November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Swansea 2 - 3 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 2 Charlton | |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Nottm Forest 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Monday 3rd November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 0 - 1 Coventry | |
| Tuesday 28th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| QPR 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 25th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 1 Sheff Wed | |
| Tuesday 21st October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Crystal Palace | |
| Saturday 18th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Burnley 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 QPR | |
| Tuesday 30th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Cardiff 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 20th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 0 - 1 Blackpool | |
| Tuesday 16th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Bristol City 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Doncaster | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Norwich 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 26th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Southampton 2 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 0 Barnsley | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Southampton 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | 47 |
| 2 | Birmingham City | 20 | 41 |
| 3 | Reading | 20 | 37 |
| 4 | Burnley | 20 | 33 |
| 5 | Sheffield United | 20 | 32 |
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits he is facing a 'dilemma' about extending Nicky Hunt's loan.
Keith Fahey is eager to repay Alex McLeish after turning down the chance to go on trial at other clubs.
Birmingham defender Martin Taylor has denied the Championship is a two-horse race.
Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign Irish midfielder Keith Fahey in January from St Pat's.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's late goal earned Wolves a 1-1 draw with Birmingham in their top-of-the-table clash at Molineux.