Birmingham edge Coventry City as Ducksch hits decisive double | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Birmingham City beat Coventry City 3-2. Marvin Ducksch opened the scoring in the sixth minute from Kai Wagner's cross. Josh Eccles equalised (8.), Lewis Koumas put Birmingham back ahead (17.), Ellis Reco Simms levelled after the restart (60.) before Ducksch struck the winner (63.). Coventry City controlled the ball with 74.9% possession and 17 attempts, yet Birmingham's four shots on target made the difference. Birmingham rise from 17th to 13th in the table and visit Cambridge United in the FA Cup next, while Coventry City go to Stoke City in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Marvin Ducksch decided the contest with a brace from three shots, hitting the target twice and producing the clincher after the interval.

Stat of the Match: Birmingham made 48 clearances, underlining a backs-to-the-wall display once in front.

Three Things We Learned: Patrick Roberts supplied two assists for the hosts. Coventry City had 74.9% possession and 17 attempts but only six on target, highlighting pressure without precision. Bobby Thomas was sent off in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, leaving the visitors to finish with 10 men.