Priske header earns Birmingham a point against Southampton | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Birmingham City and Southampton drew 1-1 at St Andrew's. Keven Schlotterbeck put the visitors ahead in the third minute of first half stoppage time with a close-range header from a corner. August Priske levelled for Birmingham (55.), nodding in Patrick Roberts' cross. Saints had 63.3% possession but registered only four shots on target from 13 attempts. Birmingham rise from 13th to ninth in the Championship and host Wolverhampton Wanderers next, while The Saints visit Lincoln City.

Player of the Match: Keven Schlotterbeck scored and dominated the duels for Saints, winning seven aerials, making seven clearances and winning possession 11 times.

Stat of the Match: Birmingham produced 16 attempts, showing the threat they carried despite 36.7% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces mattered, with one goal from a corner and the equaliser stemming from a wide cross. Schlotterbeck's aerial strength, with seven headers won and seven clearances, underpinned Saints' defensive control. Priske carried Birmingham's threat with five attempts, including the leveller.