Chris Davies has acknowledged that Birmingham City require “something pretty special” to secure a place in the Championship play-offs after consecutive losses have jeopardized their ambitions.
The Blues have now fallen eight points behind the top six with just 11 games remaining, following a 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on Monday. This loss came just five days after a 3-0 setback to Millwall, severely impacting their season outlook.
Just a week earlier, Birmingham City sat seventh, two points shy of sixth-placed Wrexham, buoyed by an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak that included a notable away victory at Norwich.
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However, with less than a quarter of the season left, the task of clawing back the lost ground appears increasingly daunting.
Davies reflected on the situation, saying, “It will be a bit clearer by the time we get to the international break. To get into the play-offs, we would need something pretty special now in terms of a run and points return. We’re capable, but it’s game by game. By the time we get to the international break, there’ll be seven games left – 21 points to play for.”
He added, “Monday night felt like an opportunity against one of the best teams to make a statement or get a win. Unfortunately, we didn’t do enough.”
Last season, 68 points was sufficient to secure a play-off position. This campaign, however, Wrexham and their rivals are on track to surpass 70 points. If Wrexham maintains their current form, they could finish the season with around 74 points, meaning Birmingham City would need to collect an impressive 25 points out of a possible 33 in their remaining games to keep pace.
Up next for the Blues is a trip to Charlton, followed by home matches against QPR and Sheffield United. They will wrap up their fixtures before the international break with a game at Derby County on March 21.