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Birmingham City welcome Preston North End to St Andrew’s Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST. The Championship encounter will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports+, with streaming also available through eligible Sky Sports subscriptions and NOW Sports Memberships.
How to Watch Birmingham City vs Preston North End Live
Sky Sports+ is the confirmed UK broadcaster for Birmingham’s Tuesday evening meeting with Preston. The match is scheduled as a dedicated Sky Sports+ stream rather than a main-channel broadcast, so viewers should locate the fixture within the Sky Sports+ match listings.
Sky’s schedule lists coverage from approximately 7:45pm BST, ahead of the 8pm kick-off. Supporters should open their chosen service early to allow time for signing in and selecting the correct stream.
Birmingham City vs Preston North End TV Information
Sky Sports+ will carry the match in the United Kingdom. Existing customers with an eligible Sky Sports subscription can access the service through supported Sky television equipment or the Sky Sports app.
On compatible Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream equipment, Sky Sports+ is accessible through the relevant channel and streaming interface. Select the Birmingham versus Preston fixture from the available live events rather than assuming it will appear on Sky Sports Main Event.
Streaming Apps and Device Guide
Supporters without a traditional Sky television package can watch through NOW with a qualifying Sports Day or Month Membership. NOW includes Sky Sports+ streams, although its Mobile Membership does not provide access to those additional match feeds.
- Sky Sports app: Open the Watch section and select the Birmingham City fixture from the Sky Sports+ listings.
- NOW app: Sign in with an eligible Sports Membership and locate the game under live football.
- Smart televisions: Use a compatible Sky or NOW interface, depending on your subscription.
- Phones and tablets: Update the relevant app before kick-off and ensure your device supports the selected stream.
Some Sky Sports+ streams appear only shortly before the event starts. If the fixture is not visible earlier in the day, check again nearer kick-off.
How to Cast Birmingham vs Preston to Your TV
The simplest large-screen option is usually a supported television app or Sky set-top box. If you intend to cast from a mobile device, first confirm that your streaming provider and both devices support the relevant casting method.
Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network and use the player’s supported casting controls where available. Ordinary screen mirroring may be blocked by digital content protection, so it should not be treated as a guaranteed alternative.
Watching Birmingham vs Preston While Travelling
UK broadcasting subscriptions are subject to territorial rights, and access may be restricted outside the country. Before travelling, check your provider’s current overseas viewing rules and whether a licensed local broadcaster is carrying the fixture.
Hotel networks and public Wi-Fi can also affect streaming quality. A stable connection and an authorised service will provide a more dependable viewing experience.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
Supporters unable to watch the match can check the official Birmingham City and Preston North End channels for any available audio commentary. Local radio coverage may also be available, depending on rights and scheduling.
Following the match, authorised highlights may appear through Sky Sports, EFL programming and the clubs’ official media channels. Full-match replays and catch-up windows depend on the provider and should be checked individually.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Birmingham manager Chris Davies and Preston boss Graham Alexander bring contrasting managerial backgrounds. Davies has overseen 121 matches in the supplied career record, while Alexander’s experience extends to 607 games.
Career statistics, not results of direct meetings. Win rates are calculated from the supplied records; points-per-match bars use a three-point scale.
Davies has recorded 67 wins, 27 draws and 27 defeats, with a preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Alexander’s career record stands at 274 wins, 136 draws and 197 defeats, with 3-4-2-1 listed as his preferred shape.
Alexander’s Preston appointment is recent: his supplied club record covers just one match, a defeat against Millwall on 10 October. That limited sample should not be confused with his longer managerial career.
Key Player Stats
The supplied creative statistics focus on expected assists (xA), a measure of the quality of chances created by a player’s passes. The accompanying assist totals represent actual assists, so the two figures should be read separately.
Birmingham also have August Priske at 1.08 xA and Patrick Roberts at 1.00. For Preston, Andrija Vukčević has contributed 0.79 xA, while Harry Clarke has registered 0.77.
Birmingham City vs Preston North End Team Key Stats
After nine Championship matches, Birmingham have scored 13 goals and conceded 11. Preston have registered eight goals while conceding 16, giving the teams noticeably different early-season scoring and defensive records.
Birmingham have kept two clean sheets, compared with none for Preston. Their most recent results were a 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion for Birmingham and a 1-0 home defeat against Millwall for Preston.
Quick Facts
- Stadium: St Andrew’s Stadium
Birmingham manager Chris Davies, speaking ahead of the Preston fixture after his side’s 1-0 win at West Bromwich Albion: “The next step for us to become a real force in this division is to kill teams off when we dominate.”
Birmingham City vs Preston North End Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | Birmingham City vs Preston North End |
|---|---|
| Competition | EFL Championship |
| Date | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00pm BST |
| UK broadcaster | Sky Sports+ |
| Scheduled coverage | 7:45pm BST |
| UK streaming | Sky Sports app and eligible NOW Sports Membership |
| Venue | St Andrew’s Stadium |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If the game does not appear, confirm that you are looking in the Sky Sports+ fixture menu rather than only browsing the main television channels. NOW viewers should check that they have an eligible Sports Day or Month Membership.
For buffering or playback errors, restart the app, check your internet connection and update your device software. If the stream remains unavailable, consult your provider’s service-status guidance.
Birmingham City vs Preston North End Live Stream FAQ
What channel is Birmingham City vs Preston North End on?
The match is confirmed for Sky Sports+ in the UK on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It is listed as a dedicated match stream rather than a Sky Sports Main Event broadcast.
Can I watch Birmingham vs Preston on NOW?
Yes. An eligible NOW Sports Day or Month Membership provides access to Sky Sports+ streams on supported devices. The NOW Mobile Membership does not include these additional streams.
What time does Birmingham vs Preston kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST, with Sky Sports+ coverage listed from 7:45pm on Tuesday evening.
Is a sportsbook live stream available for Birmingham vs Preston?
A match-specific sportsbook stream has not been confirmed. Licensed sportsbook platforms may update their event listings closer to kick-off, but availability is not guaranteed. Any such service is for eligible users aged 18 or over and is subject to geographical restrictions, account requirements and applicable terms.
Can I watch Birmingham vs Preston on my phone or smart TV?
Yes, using a compatible device and an eligible Sky Sports or NOW subscription. Open the appropriate app, sign in and select the Birmingham City versus Preston North End stream.
