Steve Cotterill: 'Birmingham City didn't have the belief'
Birmingham City manager Steve Cotterill admits that his side did not have the necessary belief as they went down to a 2-0 defeat to city rivals Aston Villa on Sunday.
Feb 11, 15:07
Aston Villa up to second in Championship after derby win over Birmingham City
Aston Villa claim bragging rights in the Second City derby and rise up to second in the Championship table with Sunday's 2-0 win over Birmingham City.
Feb 11, 14:01
Championship roundup: Derby County cut gap to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Derby County cut the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers courtesy of a 3-0 victory over ten-man Brentford.
Feb 3, 17:02
Aitor Karanka defeated on Nottingham Forest bow as Scott Hogan earns win
Aston Villa beat Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest 1-0 for their first league win at the City Ground since January 1995.
Jan 13, 19:23
Brentford dent Aston Villa's playoff hopes
Aston Villa miss the chance to move back into the Championship playoff places courtesy of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford at Griffin Park.
Dec 26, 21:26
Clayton Donaldson double denies Aston Villa
Aston Villa squander an early two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to fellow playoff chasers Sheffield United at Villa Park.
Dec 23, 19:25
Leon Clarke named Championship Player of the Month for November
Sheffield United striker Leon Clarke is named the Championship Player of the Month for November after scoring nine goals in four games.
Dec 10, 07:58
Lansbury strike earns Aston Villa point at Leeds United
Henri Lansbury's second-half goal sees Aston Villa come from behind to earn a point at Leeds United.
Dec 1, 21:42
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers extend lead at top
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Bolton Wanderers 5-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Championship to seven points.
Nov 25, 17:11
Championship roundup: Chris Coleman loses first game as Sunderland boss
Chris Coleman's first game in charge of Sunderland ends in defeat as the Championship's basement side lose 2-1 at Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
Nov 21, 22:05
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers back on top
Wolverhampton Wanderers return to the top of the Championship table courtesy of a 2-0 win at Reading.
Nov 18, 17:10
Aston Villa move up to fifth with win over Preston North End
Aston Villa move up to fifth in the Championship with a 2-0 triumph over Preston North End.
Nov 1, 21:42
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the second-city derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew's.
Oct 27, 15:16
Team News: Aston Villa unchanged against Nottingham Forest
Steve Bruce names an unchanged Aston Villa side for the visit of Nottingham Forest.
Sep 23, 16:36
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia up front for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is back in the fold for Aston Villa's trip to Barnsley.
Sep 16, 16:44
Aston Villa edge past Colchester United in EFL Cup
Aston Villa edge past a spirited Colchester United side 2-1 in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Aug 9, 21:38
Team News: Five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion
Chris Hughton makes five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion's trip to Aston Villa.
May 7, 11:06
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia fit to start for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is passed fit to start for Aston Villa as they welcome Reading to Villa Park.
Apr 15, 14:06
Team News: Fernando Forestieri absent for Sheffield Wednesday
Fernando Forestieri misses out for Sheffield Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 11, 14:04
Brighton & Hove Albion extend unbeaten run against Aston Villa
Brighton's unbeaten run extends to 11 Championship matches courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium.
Nov 18, 21:40
Roberto Di Matteo facing Aston Villa sack?
Roberto Di Matteo is reportedly facing the axe as Aston Villa manager just nine games into his reign.
Sep 25, 14:59
Aston Villa secure signing of Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah
Aston Villa announce that they have completed a deal for Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah.
Aug 31, 16:41
Aston Villa chairman confirms Albert Adomah deal
Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia confirms that his club have signed Albert Adomah from Middlesbrough on transfer deadline day.
Aug 31, 13:37
Team News: Saido Berahino drops to West Bromwich Albion bench
Tony Pulis makes three alterations to his West Bromwich Albion starting lineup, while Aitor Karanka is forced into his solitary change for today's Premier League clash.
Aug 28, 12:34
Cristhian Stuani hits brace in Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Aug 21, 15:23
Team News: Four Sunderland players to make home debuts against Middlesbrough
Sunderland boss David Moyes hands home debuts to Adnan Januzaj, Paddy McNair, Donald Love and Papy Djilobodji in Sunday's Premier League clash against Middlesbrough.
Aug 21, 12:41
Burnley strike late to rescue draw against Middlesbrough
Michael Keane scores in the 93rd minute to rescue a 1-1 draw for Burnley in their top-of-the-table Championship clash with Middlesbrough at Turf Moor.
Apr 19, 21:43
Middlesbrough return to second position in Championship table
Middlesbrough return to second position in the Championship courtesy of a 3-2 victory at Queens Park Rangers on Friday night.
Apr 1, 21:39
Kenny Jackett reflects on "frustrating" loss to Middlesbrough
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett admits that Middlesbrough were the deserved winners of their encounter on Friday night.
Mar 5, 13:22
Middlesbrough back on top of Championship
Gaston Ramirez scores twice as Middlesbrough return to the top of the Championship table with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Riverside.
Mar 4, 21:43
Hope Akpan, Danny Graham goals down wasteful Middlesbrough at Ewood Park
Hope Akpan and Danny Graham net second-half goals as Blackburn beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at Ewood Park.
Mar 1, 21:39
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'Long way to go'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that there is still a "long way to go" after his side opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Championship.
Jan 3, 11:44
Team News: Middlesbrough make three changes for Brighton & Hove Albion showdown
Aitor Karanka makes three changes to his Middlesbrough team for the top-of-the-table Championship showdown with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 19, 11:43
Middlesbrough held by resolute Birmingham City
Middlesbrough fail to make their chances count as Birmingham City hold the North-East outfit to a goalless draw at the Riverside Stadium.
Dec 12, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough being held by Birmingham
Middlesbrough dominate the opening 45 minutes against Birmingham City but head into the break on level terms.
Dec 12, 15:52
Middlesbrough beat Ipswich Town to go top in Championship
David Nugent and Christian Stuani score in the second half to give Middlesbrough a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Dec 4, 21:39
Team News: Ipswich Town unchanged for visit of Middlesbrough
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy names an unchanged side for the visit of high-flying Middlesbrough to Portman Road in the Championship.
Dec 4, 18:54
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley start for Everton
Everton name a strong starting XI for their League Cup quarter-final away at Championship side Middlesbrough.
Dec 1, 18:49
Grant Leadbitter strikes winner for Middlesbrough in stoppage time
Grant Leadbitter's stoppage-time penalty hands Middlesbrough a 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at the Riverside Stadium.
Nov 20, 21:47
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough, Queens Park Rangers level at Riverside
Chances are rare as Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers fail to find a breakthrough in a goalless first half at the Riverside Stadium.
Nov 20, 20:35
