Overview
- A 3-1 victory at Birmingham featured a Matt Targett brace and a David Strelec header, with Boro becoming only the second league side in nearly two years to win at St Andrew’s.
- Kim Hellberg deployed a back three/five and an aggressive press tailored to Birmingham’s build-up, saying formation choices hinge on opponents, availability and current form.
- Hellberg highlighted that Strelec’s goal came from rehearsed movement and a pinpoint Luke Ayling cross, reflecting training on shared attacking patterns and decision-making.
- Defensive resources have improved with Dael Fry back fit, Adilson Malanda available, George Edmundson returning to the bench and Alfie Jones nearing a comeback, enabling greater tactical flexibility.
- With 11 games remaining, Yahoo Sports reports Boro now sit second in the Championship, three points clear of Ipswich Town though having played one more match, and head to QPR with renewed confidence.