BIRMINGHAM, England (Feb. 10, 2026) (Interstat) — Birmingham City FC and West Brom Albion opened their Championship seasons with a 0-0 draw Tuesday at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.

The result defied pre-match projections from Interstat, which gave Birmingham an 84.10% probability to win and simulated a 2-1 home victory. Instead, a defensive struggle unfolded, producing six yellow cards. West Brom’s Danny Imray was booked in the 16th minute, setting a physical tone.

The match saw no goals despite notable contributions from substitutes. Charlie Taylor, Danny Imray, Isaac Price, Alex Mowatt and Callum Styles, along with forward Carlos Vicente, each recorded an assist in a game where neither side could find a finishing touch. Both clubs now hold identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw to start the campaign.