History of the Newcastle United v Birmingham City fixture
Birmingham City face a trip to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Blues have recorded 9 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 23 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2005, the Magpies carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Premiership match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2004/2005 Sat 01 Jan Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2004/2005 Sun 03 Oct Birmingham C. 2 - 2 Newcastle Utd. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 31 Jan Birmingham C. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 30 Aug Newcastle Utd. 0 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 03 May Newcastle Utd. 1 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 28 Sep Birmingham C. 0 - 2 Newcastle Utd. PREM 2000/2001 Wed 29 Nov Birmingham C. 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. LGEC
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The Blues have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Newcastle's 15 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Birmingham City are stuck down in the relegation zone of the Barclays Premiership with a return of just 6 points from their 11 games thus far.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A Newcastle Utd. 6 4 1 1 8 3 Birmingham C. 6 1 1 4 4 8
STB prediction ...
I can see Blues' gaining a narrow win at St James' Park to kick-start their season. Away winSequence statistics: Newcastle Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .Birmingham C. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.