Bristol City and Birmingham will face off in a clash this weekend that could have some interesting repercussions based on the outcome.
For the Robins, three points here would see them climb gradually towards the top end of the division and could see them establish a platform on which they could build next year. The play-offs look out of the question for this year but a good run of form and who knows?
As for the Blues, they need a win to ensure they climb as far away from the relegation spots as possible. Whilst they have looked bright at times this year and are already 14 points off the drop, a bad run of games in this division can see you pulled right back into the thick of it. That magic points tally of 40 points isn’t too far out of reach and a win here could take them one step closer to safety.
There is some talent in both sides then and neither will want to settle for a draw either – even if they’re both stuck in the wrong end of the Championship.
Three points means plenty to both sides here still – and they’ll both still be gunning for that win at the weekend.
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For Bristol City, they’ll be happy to hear that Tomas Kalas should be able to feature in this game, as could Matty James, who is now back in the fold with the Robins squad. There aren’t too many fresh injury concerns for the second tier outfit either, which will be music to the ears of boss Nigel Pearson ahead of this game.
For Birmingham, there is even more good news. As a side riddled with injuries this year, supporters will be delighted to hear that there could be some players in line for a return. One big name that has been mentioned is Tahith Chong, who was exciting for the Blues in the first half of the season until he was ruled out
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