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Follow the policy when Birmingham City take on Southampton in the league today.
The second tier of English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a Premier League spot up for grabs at the end of the season.
Last year, Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United all descended from the more sensible flight and all hope to return quickly; however, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland also have real promotion ambitions.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will be hoping to achieve better campaigns than last year’s relegation war, while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking for spectacular progress in the play-offs.
Follow updates on today’s game on the blog below.
Birmingham City FC 1 – 1 Southampton FC
15:27
Corner, Southampton. Awarded by John Ruddy.
15:27
Ché Adams (Southampton) hits the post with a right footed shot from outside the box.
15:27
Koji Miyoshi (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a foul.
15:27
Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) wins a loose throw in the attacking half.
15:23
Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) wins a loose shot in the defensive half.
15:20
Goal! Birmingham City 1, Southampton 1. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
15:21
Attempt blocked. Koji Miyoshi (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 70′ 1′ Corner, Paik Seung-Ho.
15:18
Attempt failed. Koji Miyoshi (Birmingham City) left footed shot from outside the box is up and wide to the left. Assisted by André Dozzell.
15:17
Corner, City of Birmingham. Awarded by Jan Bednarek.
15:17
Attempt blocked. Ethan Laird (Birmingham City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. 70′ 1′ Corner, Jordan James.
15:14
Saved attempt. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
15:13
Saved attempt. 70′ 1′ Corner, Flynn Downes.
15:13
Delay. They are in a position to continue.
15:13
The attack was interrupted by an injury to Ryan Manning (Southampton).
15:12
Attempt failed. David Brooks (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the goal is blocked.
15:09
Corner, City of Birmingham. Awarded through Gavin Bazunu.
15:09
Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. 70′ 1′ Corner, Emanuel Aiwu.
15:09
Delay. They are in a position to continue.
15:09
The attack was interrupted by injury to Jordan James (Birmingham City).
15:05
Goal! Birmingham City 1, Southampton 0. Attempt blocked. Koji Miyoshi (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. 71′ 1′ Corner, Juninho Bacuna.
15:03
The first half begins.
14:30
Lineups and players are announced.
2:00 pm.
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