Birm’ham 2 – 0 W Brom

Hannibal Mejbri stole the show as his goal and assist earned Birmingham a 2-0 win over West Brom – to earn the Blues their first home win in 2023.

The on-loan Manchester United midfielder took just 10 minutes to put his side in front in sensational fashion, curling a wide free-kick in from 35 yards out, deceiving West Brom goalkeeper David Button by pretending to go for a cross.

Mejbri then curled in a wonderful corner for Krystian Bielik to head home, with the Blues midfielder beating Button to the ball.

The victory for the Blues moves them within six points of the play-off spots going into Saturday’s action – with John Eustace’s side now 10 points above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, West Brom – who celebrated manager Carlos Corberan’s new contract in midweek following speculation over a move to Leeds – missed the chance to move up to fifth.

More to follow.

What’s next?

Both teams are back in midweek Championship action, with Birmingham having another home game, this time against Cardiff.

West Brom, meanwhile, host Blackburn Rovers in a huge game in the play-off contention race.

Both games can be watched on the Sky Sports Football Red Button.