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Birmingham most-used starting XI50 MATCHES

Birmingham's most-used starting XI last season, across 50 official matches, was Beadle in goal, a back three of Klarer, Neumann and Osayi-Samuel, and Stansfield, Gray, Roberts and Ducksch further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Beadle (on loan at Brighton) and Doyle.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Birmingham last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 5
Out· 7
  • Furuhashi to Los Angeles GalaxyTransferJul '26
  • Wagner to Philadelphia UnionTransferJul '26
  • Solis to GironaReturn from loanJun '26
  • PanzoFree agentJun '26
  • Pendleton to ShrewsburyTransferJun '26
  • Doyle to WolvesReturn from loanMay '26
  • Osman to BrightonReturn from loanMay '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
97%
3-4-3
3%

Last Season's Most Common Birmingham XI

Based on 50 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Birmingham

Who started Birmingham's last match?
Birmingham's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): J. Beadle, B. Osayi-Samuel, P. Neumann, C. Klarer, K. Wagner, T. Iwata, J. E. Solis Romero, C. Vicente, J. Stansfield, I. Osman, A. Priske.
What was Birmingham's last result?
Birmingham drew with Portsmouth 1–1 on 2 May 2026.
When did Birmingham last win?
Birmingham last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Bristol City 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Birmingham?
J. Stansfield has taken the most penalties for Birmingham in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Birmingham in the 2025-26 season?
C. Klarer leads with 46 starts for Birmingham across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Birmingham use most often?
Birmingham have used a 4-2-3-1 in 43 of their 50 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Birmingham goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Beadle has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Birmingham in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
Which Birmingham defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
C. Klarer has made the most starts as defender for Birmingham in the 2025-26 season, starting 46 matches.
Which Birmingham midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
T. Iwata has made the most starts as midfielder for Birmingham in the 2025-26 season, starting 44 matches.
Which Birmingham forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Stansfield has made the most starts as forward for Birmingham in the 2025-26 season, starting 42 matches.
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