MATCHDAY GUIDE | Birmingham City

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Nathan Jones’ side return to home soil on Saturday afternoon when they face Birmingham City at The Valley (KO 3pm BST).

Click here to purchase your tickets for this weekend's clash*.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's game...

University of Greenwich Takeover Day

Saturday’s fixture marks the club’s annual University of Greenwich Takeover Day.

University of Greenwich students will play key roles in supporting the delivery of both the men’s and women’s first-team this weekend.

As part of the annual event, students will fill the roles of matchday stewards, hospitality hosts, supporting the pitchside PA and a variety of other activities on the day. For more information on this year's Takeover Day, please click here.

Head to the Fan Zone

The Valley’s Fan Zone will be open from 12.15pm and Addicks can enjoy a range of activities in the build-up to kick-off.

Supporters can take centre stage by putting their skills to the test against fellow supporters on the Tussle pitch and young Addicks can find plenty of fun activities scattered around the Fan Zone - including Giant Connect Four, Jenga, Limbo and much more on offer.

Please note the Fan Zone will remain open until 2.15pm on Saturday afternoon.

Check out the new, limited edition tees in the club shop

With former Premier League stars Shaun Bartlett and Mark Fish both flying over from South Africa to watch this weekend's game, fans can purchase limited edition t-shirts of the pair!

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Along with their Q&A in the Meantime Fans' Bar, you can find the duo in The Valley Superstore from 1.15pm for a signing session, which is open to all supporters.

Former Addick Andy Hunt will also be in attendance this weekend and will take part in a Q&A session in the club’s 1905 Lounge.

Face fellow Addicks on EA Sports FC 25

The EA SPORTS FC Gaming Van can be located in the Fan Zone ahead of kick-off on Saturday. Supporters can put their gaming skills to the test as they face fellow Addicks on the brand-new video game.

The van has proved to be a huge success having previously toured around the country.

Young Lives vs Cancer Bucket Collection

The Jay family will be holding their annual bucket collection for Young Lives vs Cancer on Saturday.

Following the tragic passing of their son Ben back in 2022, the family set up a fundraiser in his name supporting Young Lives vs Cancer. Saturday marks Ben’s birthday and supporters can find bucket collectors around the ground both pre and post-match.

Fans can donate to the online fundraiser by clicking here.

Head over to Bartram’s and the Meantime Fans Bar

Bartram's and the Meantime Fans’ Bar will both be open from 12pm, while the Family Activity Zone (FAZ) will be open from 12pm until kick-off. Bartram's will remain open post-match to show Newcastle United's trip to Everton (KO 5.30pm).

Ahead of kick-off, former Addicks Shaun Bartlett and Mark Fish will attend a Q&A session in the Meantime Fans’ Bar. Tickets are available to all and can be purchased by clicking here.

Self-serving Boxbar

Boasting fantastic feedback from the previous home game, the self-serving Boxbar will once again be available to supporters in the Covered End lower at the weekend.

Pouring a pint in just 16 seconds, fans can head down to the concourse and experience the brand-new Boxbar.

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*Due to the fixture being on priority sale, fans must be signed in to their ticketing account in order to purchase Birmingham tickets.  

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