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‘Certainly’: EFL expert on Birmingham City’s promotion chances

Birmingham City have been in decent form over recent weeks and will have their sights set on promotion to the Premier League.

By Harry Mail · The 72

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:33 AM

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EFL expert George Elek backed Birmingham City to finish in the top eight and challenge for promotion.
Birmingham City sit fourth in the Championship after 11 games under head coach Chris Davies.
The Blues won 3-0 against QPR in their last match, with Liam Millar scoring twice.

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EFL expert George Elek has backed Birmingham City for promotion contention, stating on the Not The Top 20 Podcast that the club would certainly make his top eight. Managed by Chris Davies, the Blues currently sit fourth in the Championship after 11 matches, having suffered just one league defeat so far.

The side recently secured a 3-0 home victory over QPR, featuring two goals from Hull City loanee Liam Millar and one from Demarai Gray. Birmingham City boast one of the division's best defensive records, anchored by German centre-backs Christoph Klarer and Phil Neumann ahead of Brighton loanee James Beadle.

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‘Certainly’: EFL expert on Birmingham City’s promotion chances

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