At the start of the campaign, West Bromwich Albion were expected to be fighting for a playoff spot, however, things have not gone their way so far in the season.

Preston North End will host Birmingham City in an EFL Championship fixture at the Deepdale on Saturday evening.

Birmingham City will host Norwich City in an EFL Championship fixture at St Andrews on Tuesday night.

Wednesday’s hosts have just two points from their opening three matches in the Championship and are sitting 20th at the table.

Birmingham City started the Championship season with a draw against Luton Town before edging past Huddersfield Town. However, they lost their last game at Cardiff City.

After holding out Luton Town for a goalless draw in the opener, Birmingham got the better of Huddersfield Town in their last league game.

In their Championship opener, Norwich lost 2-1 to Cardiff City and they followed it up by securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic.

Last season Birmingham City finished in a lowly 20th in the 24-team Championship. They could only manage 47 points from 46 games.

Cheltenham Town will host Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly at Whaddon Road on Tuesday.

Burton Albion will host Birmingham City in a pres-season friendly at Pirelli Park on Saturday.