Birmingham salvage late point as City concede stoppage-time penalty | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Birmingham City and Bristol City drew 2-2 in the Championship after a dramatic late equaliser. Scott Twine put City ahead in the 33rd minute with a low finish following a set piece. Sam Tickle's own goal levelled things for Birmingham (42.), Dom Ballard put The Robins back in front (85.), then Demarai Gray equalised from the spot in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time after Phil Neumann was fouled by Rob Atkinson. City carried the greater threat with 14 attempts and six on target, while Birmingham had 64.5% possession. Birmingham host Brentford in the EFL Cup next, while City welcome Portsmouth in the Championship.

Player of the Match: Demarai Gray held his nerve to convert the late penalty and added two successful dribbles plus a key pass from 13 accurate passes to drag Birmingham level.

Stat of the Match: City registered 14 attempts with six on target, repeatedly working James Beadle despite limited possession.

Three Things We Learned: Twine's set piece threat remains a weapon, as his first half strike put City in front. Birmingham controlled the ball with 64.5% possession but produced only seven attempts, underlining a lack of incision. Impact from the bench shaped the finale, with Ballard scoring and Gray rescuing a point from the spot.