Birmingham City kick off their pre-season campaign today against League One rivals Huddersfield Town at the Estadio da Nora in Albufeira, Portugal. The match, scheduled for an 11am kick-off, marks the end of a four-day training camp in Lagos for Chris Davies' squad.
Pre-Season Preparations
Blues have been training intensively in the Algarve since Monday, and Davies intends to give playing time to his squad against the Terriers. The two sides met twice in League One during the 2024/25 season, with Birmingham winning both encounters 1-0.
According to Birmingham City reporter Alex Dicken, who is in Portugal covering the match, a number of Blues supporters have traveled to Albufeira to get their first look at the team in action this summer.
Match Details
The friendly is being held at the Estadio da Nora, a venue that has hosted several pre-season fixtures in recent years. The game will provide an early test for both sides as they build fitness and cohesion ahead of the new League One season.
Birmingham City finished last season strongly under Davies, and this match offers an opportunity to assess new tactics and player combinations. Huddersfield, also preparing for League One, will be a competitive opponent.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis from the game as it unfolds.
