{"id":1513430,"date":"2026-11-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1513430"},"modified":"2026-11-02T18:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:04:32","slug":"tactical-analysis-what-birmingham-city-are-doing-differently-2026","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-what-birmingham-city-are-doing-differently-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What Birmingham City are doing differently compared to last season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Birmingham City<\/a> are finally living up to the expectations after returning to the Championship<\/a> last season.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blues are currently sixth in the table, with only leaders Middlesbrough<\/a> (1) having lost fewer games than them (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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They have been incredibly tough to beat this year, a big contrast compared to the previous campaign in which they nearly lost (16) as many matches as they won (17).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The board surprisingly kept Chris Davies<\/a> in charge, and so far the Welshman has more than justified their decision. He finally looks to have completely understood the squad he has at his disposal and everyone seems to be in more comfortable and adequate roles in the current campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has changed at Birmingham City from this season to the last?<\/h2>