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The TV schedule for the opening two months of the English Football League's 2026-27 season have been announced and with that, there are a few games getting a headline slot.

Here are the new dates to jot into your calendars across the EFL in August and September:

• Thursday, 20 August - Sheffield Wednesday v Bradford City (20:00 BST)

• Sunday, 23 August - West Bromwich Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)

• Friday, 28 August - Wrexham v Birmingham City (20:00 BST)

• Sunday, 6 September - Birmingham City v Wolves (12:00 BST)

• Monday, 7 September - Bromley v AFC Wimbledon (20:00 BST)

• Thursday, 10 September - Stevenage v Luton Town (20:00 BST)

• Friday, 11 September - West Ham United v Wrexham (20:00 BST)

• Sunday, 13 September - Sheffield United v Wolves (12:00 BST)

• Thursday, 17 September - AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons (20:00 BST)

• Friday, 18 September - Bristol City v Watford (20:00 BST)

• Sunday, 20 September - Wolves v West Bromwich Albion (12:00 BST)

The above matches are the single-game choices whose dates have been moved for TV coverage - there are also a number of Saturday lunchtime, evening and multi-game midweek matches also being televised. The full list is available here., external

The BBC Sport website will have live text commentaries of all the above fixtures and you can also tune in to games via your local BBC Radio station.

The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.

Here are some key dates to put in your diary:

• 15 August 2026- Sheffield United (A)

• 22 August 2026 - Bristol City (H)

• 5 September 2026 - Wolves (H)

• 10 October 2026 - West Bromwich Albion (A)

• 26 December 2026 - Blackburn Rovers (A)

• 1 January 2027 - Portsmouth (H)

• 27 February 2027 - West Bromwich Albion (H)

• 10 April 2027 - Wolves (A)

• 1 May 2027 - Burnley (H)

See Birmingham City's full fixture list here.

The EFL will reveal its fixture list for the 2026-27 season on Thursday.

Want to know who your team will face on opening day? The fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that is not all.

The draws for the group stage of the Vertu Trophy and the first round of the Carabao Cup will also take place.

So check back on 25 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.

Nick Mashiter
Football reporter

Teenage Birmingham midfielder Aurelien Guernier is poised to join AC Milan.

The 18-year-old has agreed a three-year deal to move to the San Siro this summer.

Birmingham wanted to keep Guernier and had offered him new terms but he has opted to leave the club.

Blues wanted him to develop at St Andrew's but recognised Guernier was able to talk to others.

He was included in the squad in Birmingham's 1-0 Championship win over QPR in March but did not play for the first team.

There was interest from Europe and the Premier League but Guernier will move to Milan to link up with the B team.

The clear pathway and route through the system at the San Siro was one of the key factors in the move.

Guernier follows England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and brother Jobe, who both moved to Borussia Dortmund, in leaving Birmingham for a European giant.

Birmingham City's English striker Jay Stansfield, 23, is being targeted by a number of Premier League clubs, including Sunderland, Everton and newly-promoted sides Ipswich Town and Hull City. (The Yorkshire Post), external

For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.

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Birmingham City's preparations for the new Championship season will include a prestigious friendly at home to Spanish champions Barcelona.

The five-time European champions will be at St Andrew's on Friday, 31 July to face Chris Davies's team.

The two sides have previously met on five occasions, all in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - now the Europa League - including the 1960 final which Barcelona won 4-1 on aggregate.

"Barcelona are a powerhouse of world football and have chosen to kick-off their pre-season campaign with us," said Birmingham's chief executive Jeremy Dale., external

"People are seeing that there is an exciting story unfolding here. Hosting one of the most iconic teams in the world, with such a rich history and global following, is a fantastic opportunity as we build towards the new season."

The new Championship season starts on the weekend of 14-16 August, with the fixtures published on Thursday, 25 June.

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Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho has joined up with South Korea as they begin preparations for the World Cup.

The 29-year-old has earned 27 caps since his senior debut in 2019 and has featured in all four of their games so far in 2026.

South Korea are in Group A and will face Czech Republic, Mexico and South Africa.

The World Cup begins on Thursday with South Korea's first game at 03:00 BST on Friday against the Czech Republic.

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Portsmouth and Birmingham City have been fined for a confrontation which happened during their 1-1 draw on the final day of the season.

The FA determined that both clubs failed to ensure their players didn't behave in an improper manner following an incident in the 80th minute of the match at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth have been fined £53,125 and Birmingham have been fined £85,000.

Both clubs have admitted the charge against them.