The 2021-22 campaign was a challenging but ultimately successful season of Championship consolidation for Birmingham City, with the Blues securing a 20th-place finish to ensure their eleventh consecutive year in the second tier. Under manager Lee Bowyer, the team navigated a difficult year built on resilience, with the consistent finishing of top scorer Scott Hogan, whose 10 crucial league goals proved vital in seeing them clear of the relegation zone. It was a hard-fought year that secured their Championship status and proved a crucial anchor amid the club's structural challenges.