Birmingham City's 3-1 win over Lincoln City on Saturday provides key context for Millwall's upcoming away fixture. The Blues bounced back from a defeat to Cardiff with a victory built on a brace from August Priske, setting the stage for Tuesday's Championship meeting.

Millwall, currently 12th in the table with 18 points from 13 games, travel to face Birmingham on November 3rd. The Lions' own recent form is mixed, with a 4-1 win over Derby last time out following a 2-1 loss at Portsmouth. Their record of five wins, three draws and five losses has them in 12th place, with a goal difference of plus two after scoring 23 and conceding 21. Their recent form over the last five games shows two wins, one draw and two losses, a sequence that includes the 4-1 win over Derby on Saturday 31 October and the 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth on Saturday 24 October. In that emphatic victory over Derby, goals came from Kyrell Lisbie twice, Luke Cundle and Jake Cooper.

Key Birmingham performers

August Priske was the decisive figure for Birmingham, scoring twice to take his season tally to seven. His first goal came from a defensive error, as a pass from Lincoln's Yunus Konak was inadvertently directed towards his own goal, allowing Priske to capitalise. He added a second on the hour mark from a long throw. Alex Cochrane sealed the win with Birmingham's third goal in the 73rd minute.

Chris Davies, the Birmingham manager, described the performance as a very good win that showed real growth. His side was wary of Lincoln's threat after the Imps had beaten Burnley 4-1 the previous week. Birmingham made several changes, with Ethan Laird replacing Bright Osayi-Samuel and August Priske coming in for Luis Vasquez.

The match context

Lincoln's only reply came from Tom Bayliss. The home side also saw goalkeeper James Beadle replaced by Ryan Allsopp at halftime. The match was competitive, featuring what Davies called bouncing balls, second balls, set-pieces, and direct play. Referee Lewis Smith booked Ethan Laird after an incident involving Ben House.

For Millwall, the focus now shifts to preparing for a Birmingham side that has rediscovered its scoring touch. The Lions will look to their own attacking options, with Lyndon Dykes the club's top scorer this season with four goals. The full fixtures schedule shows a quick turnaround before this midweek clash. Millwall's recent results also include a 2-2 draw with Lincoln on Saturday 17 October and a 1-0 loss to Swansea on Tuesday 13 October.

The last meeting between the sides ended in a 3-0 home win for Millwall back in February. Tuesday's match at St Andrew's offers Millwall a chance to improve on their away record and climb the standings.

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