Sat 29th Nov - Molineux
By James Dall Last updated: 26th August 2008
Coventry City host Newcastle United, live on Sky Sports 2, in one of 18 Carling Cup round two contests on Tuesday evening.
The opening round of this season's competition conjured a number of surprises and, with Premier League sides now entering the fray, the second round promises to serve up further excitement.
The Magpies travel to the Ricoh Arena aware that progression to the third round would take them one step closer to lifting their first trophy since 1969.
League Two outfit Notts County face Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium eyeing back-to-back cup shocks after they stunned Championship outfit Doncaster in round one.
Cheltenham Town could fancy their chances against Premier League side Stoke City with Potters boss Tony Pulis likely to rest key personnel ahead of Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.
Gareth Southgate's Boro tackle Yeovil Town aware they are likely to face a tough test after the Glovers saw off Championship club Charlton in the first round.
West Bromwich Albion head to Hartlepool United aiming for a pick-me-up following their second successive defeat in England's top flight over the weekend.
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson intends to field as strong a side as possible when his side lock horns with Northampton Town after revealing the Carling Cup is one of his top priorities this term.
Hull City are the final Premier League side in action on Tuesday as Phil Brown's squad take on Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium looking to build on their fine start to the campaign.
Rotherham Unitedwill be eyeing another Carling Cup upset when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers after they downed Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in the first round.
Among the remaining fixtures, League Two clubs Darlington and Luton Town take on Watford and Reading respectively, while there are two all-Championship encounters as Preston North End host Derby County and Birmingham City go head-to-head with Southampton.
Carling Cup 2008/09. Click here to bet.| 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.