The 2005-06 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Birmingham City, as The Blues succumbed to a disappointing 18th-place finish in the Premier League, resulting in relegation to the Championship after a four-season stay. The year was defined by a severe struggle for goals, with the league's top scorer, Jiří Jarošík, managing a meager five strikes, though his crucial efforts, including a late thunderbolt winner against Norwich City, proved vital at times. Compounding the domestic struggles, the season is also remembered for a historic, but ultimately crushing, 7-0 FA Cup Quarter-final defeat at home to Liverpool. This turbulent year marked a painful, defining chapter that saw the club exit the top flight.