Charlton vs Birmingham: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Charlton Athletic host Birmingham City at The Valley on Saturday 5 December 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in the EFL Championship (round 19). Charlton have had 49 days of rest since playing Watford (EFL Championship); Birmingham have had 49 after facing QPR and travel about 171 km. Charlton are without 3 players (Collins Sichenje, Matt Godden, Nathaniel Chalobah); Birmingham are missing 2 (Paik Seung-Ho, Marc Leonard).