History of the Chelsea v Birmingham City fixture
Chelsea prepare to entertain Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 9 of the 46 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in January 2010, with Chelsea running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 20 Nov | Birmingham C. | 1 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 27 Jan | Chelsea | 3-0 | Birmingham C. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Dec | Birmingham C. | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Jan | Birmingham C. | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 12 Aug | Chelsea | 3 - 2 | Birmingham C. | Premier League |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 01 Apr | Birmingham C. | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premiership |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 31 Dec | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Birmingham C. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chelsea have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Blues score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Chelsea's total of 61 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Birmingham City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 32 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Blues to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Birmingham City | Not won in previous 3 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here