Birmingham City Football League fixtures 2016/17 - EFL season starts at home to Cardiff
Birmingham City face a tough start to the 2016-17 season with high-profile fixtures against Cardiff City at home on the opening day followed by a trip to Leeds United.
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But the eyes of all Blues fans will fall on the Second City derby against Villa at St Andrew's on October 29 and the return date at Villa Park a potentially mouth-watering clash on April 22.
If either, or both, teams are vying for promotion it could be an incredible atmosphere in B6, as the two fierce rivals will look to progress at their most despised rival's expense.
Other Championship highlights include a home fixture against Wolves on August 20 with the return date at Molineux on February 25.
There is a relatively short trip up the A38 to Derby County on Boxing Day. with another away day over the festive period through a trip to Barnsley on New Year's Eve.
