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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1 - 0 | Portsmouth |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
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| Birmingham | 19:45 | Hull City |
By Richard Torgerson Last updated: 7th August 2009
Larsson: Blues talks
Sebastian Larsson has confirmed he is in talks with Birmingham City over a new contract.
It has been speculated that the former Arsenal midfielder could leave Birmingham this summer, despite the club planning for their return to the Premier League.
But Larsson has revealed discussions are under way over fresh terms, although he is in no hurry to secure an extension.
"Nothing is done yet," Larsson told Fotbollskanalen. "I was offered a contract this Spring but the timing and the circumstances weren't the best.
"We have now started new discussions, so we will see where we end up. There is no stress from any side. We want the same thing in the end."
The Swede also spoke of the Blues' opening game of the new season that sees them take on Premier League champions Manchester United.
He added: "We feel no pressure."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 14th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Hull |
| Saturday 18th February | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| 12:30 | Chelsea vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 25th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 3rd March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Derby |
| Tuesday 6th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Burnley vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 10th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 12:30 | Coventry vs Birmingham |
| Tuesday 13th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Leicester vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 17th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Middlesbrough |
| Tuesday 20th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Portsmouth vs Birmingham |
| Sunday 25th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 12:00 | Birmingham vs Cardiff |
| Friday 30th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Doncaster vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 7th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Crystal Palace |
| Monday 9th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | West Ham vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 14th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Bristol City |
| Tuesday 17th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Ipswich vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 21st April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Brighton vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 28th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 12:30 | Birmingham vs Reading |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 7th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Portsmouth | |
| Saturday 4th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 0 - 0 Southampton | |
| Tuesday 31st January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Leeds 1 - 4 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 28th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Sheff Utd 0 - 4 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 21st January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 0 Watford | |
| Wednesday 18th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Wolverhampton 0 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 14th January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Millwall 0 - 6 Birmingham | |
| Wednesday 11th January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 1 Ipswich | |
| Saturday 7th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Birmingham 0 - 0 Wolverhampton | |
| Monday 2nd January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Peterborough 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 31st December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 0 Blackpool | |
| Monday 26th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 1 West Ham | |
| Monday 19th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Thursday 15th December | |
| Europa League | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Maribor | |
| Saturday 10th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 1 Doncaster | |
| Wednesday 7th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Hull 2 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Sunday 4th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Cardiff 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Wednesday 30th November | |
| Europa League | |
| Braga 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 26th November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Blackpool 2 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 22nd November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 1 Burnley | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 29 | 56 |
| 2 | Southampton | 30 | 55 |
| 3 | Birmingham City | 29 | 50 |
| 4 | Cardiff City | 30 | 50 |
| 5 | Blackpool | 30 | 49 |
| 6 | Hull City | 29 | 49 |
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