The Championship season has reached a crucial juncture with 15 fixtures completed, providing a clear picture of which teams are hitting their stride. West Midlands rivals Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion have experienced very different fortunes in recent weeks, as revealed by the division's latest six-match form table.
Mid-Table Consistency for Birmingham
Chris Davies's Birmingham City occupy 12th place in the current form standings, a position almost identical to their 11th-place spot in the overall league table. Over their last six outings, Blues have secured a perfectly balanced record of three victories and three defeats, amassing nine points.
The St Andrew's side have been a potent force in front of goal during this period, boasting the second-highest goalscoring tally. This attacking prowess was spectacularly demonstrated in consecutive 4-0 home victories over Portsmouth and Millwall earlier this month. However, a subsequent defeat to high-flying Middlesbrough has left them with a points-per-game average of 1.50, firmly in the mid-table pack.
West Brom's Worrying Dip
The situation appears more concerning for West Bromwich Albion and their new head coach, Ryan Mason. The Baggies have slipped to 15th in the six-match form table, a slide that mirrors their fall from fifth to 14th in the actual Championship standings.
Their recent return of seven points from a possible 18 underscores their struggles. With two wins, three losses, and a single draw, Albion have also recorded a negative goal difference of minus one. Their points-per-game average of 1.17 will need rapid improvement if Mason is to alleviate the growing pressure and reignite their play-off ambitions.
League Leaders and Surprise Packages
At the summit of the form table, Coventry City lead the way with 15 points from their last six matches. Frank Lampard's side have won five of those games, scoring 13 goals and establishing a dominant points-per-game ratio of 2.50.
Sharing top spot on points are the surprise package, Derby County, who also have 15 points. Their remarkable run of five consecutive victories sees them level with Coventry, trailing only on goal difference.
Another notable story is that of newly-promoted Wrexham, who sit sixth in the form table. The Hollywood-backed Welsh club have collected 11 points from their last six games, conceding just four times and maintaining a highly respectable points-per-game average of 1.83.
The full six-match Championship form table is as follows:
- Coventry City – 15 pts
- Derby County – 15 pts
- Hull City – 13 pts
- Stoke City – 12 pts
- Charlton Athletic – 12 pts
- Wrexham – 11 pts
- Middlesbrough – 11 pts
- Millwall – 11 pts
- Ipswich Town – 10 pts
- Preston North End – 10 pts
- Bristol City – 10 pts
- Birmingham City – 9 pts
- Blackburn Rovers – 9 pts
- Watford – 8 pts
- West Bromwich Albion – 7 pts
As the season approaches the demanding festive period, these form guides will be critical for teams looking to build momentum or reverse their fortunes.
