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Birmingham City fired ‘long way to go’ promotion warning by ex-EFL striker

Birmingham City are sat top of the Championship table on goal difference ahead of Middlesbrough and Stoke City after 15 games.

By Harry Mail · The 72

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 8:09 AM

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Billy Sharp warned Birmingham City that there is a long way to go in the Championship promotion race.
Sharp admitted surprise at Birmingham leading the table but praised manager Chris Davies' tactics and settled defense.
Birmingham City lead Middlesbrough and Stoke City on goal difference after 15 league matches.

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Former EFL striker Billy Sharp warned that there is still a long way to go in the Championship promotion race despite Birmingham City sitting top of the table. Speaking on Sky Sports' Essential EFL Podcast, Sharp admitted he was surprised by the Blues' position while praising manager Chris Davies for deploying an effective 4-2-3-1 system and a settled defensive pairing.

Birmingham City lead Middlesbrough and Stoke City on goal difference after 15 games, holding the division's best defensive record with only 14 goals conceded. Heading into the international break following a 2-1 victory over Swansea City courtesy of a Jay Stansfield brace, Davies' side will next face promotion rivals Stoke City away.

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