Possible knock on effects from A46 by Coventry....weekend closure due to new bridge going up. Parking up at Stourbridge Junction and getting the train direct to Bordesley* to avoid Christmas/football traffic in and around Brum is an option.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cov...d-22404102.amp
*Small Heath will show up online as the station nearest Bordesley.