Birmingham climb to 10th after fast start against City | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Birmingham City beat Bristol City 2-1 in the Championship. Phil Neumann scored in the eighth minute from Demarai Gray's set-piece cross. Jhon Solís doubled Birmingham's lead (29.), giving the hosts control before the break. The Robins pulled one back when Tomi Horvat converted a penalty (82.), yet City finished with only two shots on target despite 55.7% possession. Birmingham climb from 14th to 10th and visit Portsmouth next, while City drop from 11th to 13th and host Stoke City.

Player of the Match: Phil Neumann scored the opener and anchored the defence with eight clearances, three blocks and three tackles, setting the platform for Birmingham's win.

Stat of the Match: Birmingham registered six shots on target from 11 attempts, a clearer cutting edge than City's two on-target efforts.

Three Things We Learned: Birmingham's defensive work was tidy, winning 76.9% of tackles and making 21 clearances. City had 55.7% possession but produced only two shots on target, showing control without penetration. Neumann's early goal alongside eight clearances and three blocks underlined his two-way influence.