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CHA game 3 days later
Tight turnaround. Birmingham have a CHA game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
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Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- MIDLeonardAchilles Tendon InjuryOut
- DEFGardner-HickmanInactiveOut
- FWDDuckschInactiveOut
- DEFBuchananKnee InjuryDoubtful
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
Birmingham
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Brentford
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HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Birmingham vs Brentford record
6
Birmingham wins
5
Draws
3
Brentford wins
14 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 6 Apr 2021Brentford 0–0 BirminghamChampionship
- 12 Sept 2020Birmingham 1–0 BrentfordChampionship
- 15 Feb 2020Birmingham 1–1 BrentfordChampionship
- 3 Aug 2019Brentford 0–1 BirminghamChampionship
- 29 Dec 2018Birmingham 0–0 BrentfordChampionship
- 2 Oct 2018Brentford 1–1 BirminghamChampionship
- 20 Feb 2018Brentford 5–0 BirminghamChampionship
- 1 Nov 2017Birmingham 0–2 BrentfordChampionship
- 2 Jan 2017Birmingham 1–3 BrentfordChampionship
- 26 Nov 2016Brentford 1–2 BirminghamChampionship
About this match
Birmingham vs Brentford lineups
Predicted lineups and team news for Birmingham vs Brentford in the EFL Cup on 25 Aug 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Birmingham vs Brentford?
- Our predicted XIs for Birmingham and Brentford are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Birmingham vs Brentford announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Birmingham vs Brentford kick off?
- Birmingham vs Brentford kicks off at 8pm BST on 25 Aug 2026.