Summary

  • Birmingham host Wrexham in the Championship at St Andrew's. Kick-off is at 12:00 BST.

  • The Blues have lost three straight league games and have dropped down to 17th in the table.

  • Wrexham were thumped 5-1 by Southampton in midweek, and now sit four points outside the play-off places.

  • Carlos Vicente heads Birmingham ahead early in the second half having been denied while one-on-one to end the first half.

  • Blues captain Christoph Klarer doubles their lead, poking home a corner kick at the back post.

  • Follow live text updates and have your say using the 'Send us your views' box below.

Live Reporting

Fraser Watson

  1. Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Changes coming thick and fast now.

    Jay Stansfield gets a big reception as Ethan Laird replaces him.

    A defensive switch for the home side but hey could soon be forced into another one. Keeper James Beadle is having treatment...

  2. SUBSTITUTION

    Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    A last throw of the dice for Wrexham as Issa Kabore, his side's best player today, is replaced by Davis Keilor-Dunn.

    Just the latter's sixth appearance for the club - during this spell - and all as a substitute.

  3. SUBSTITUTION

    Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Tomoki Iwata leaves the field as Tommy Doyle enters the fray for the hosts.

  4. Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    A rare chance for Wrexham to muster pressure but James Beadle comfortably collects from a corner.

    That's the Birmingham keeper by the way. And he's still waiting to make a save today.

  5. Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Barry Horne
    Former Wrexham and Birmingham City midfielder on BBC Radio Wales

    My first thought was that Wrexham might as well go for it and try and get something out of the game.

    But you also have to start thinking about goal difference. You don't want to get another walloping.

    Goal difference is tight and it might be a factor.

  6. SUBSTITUTION

    Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Ibrhaim Osman was hurt as he went in for the ball with Arthur Okonkwo and he duly limps off to be replaced by Demarai Gray.

  7. Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    It's Birmingham still doing the attacking.

    Carlos Vicente sears down the right and deliver a superb curling cross that Arthur Okonkwo just about tips away.

    He kept his side at 0-0 with a big save before the break but since half-time, the Wrexham keeper has looked less than convincing. Which is a polite way of saying...dodgy.

  8. Get Involved

    Use the 'Send us your views' box

    I think that Wrexham failing to make this year's play-offs is a good thing for the club. They have done really well, but honestly they have massively over achieved this year. They are no where near the standard to make it in the Premier League, so to have another year or two in the Championship and consolidate and level up would be no bad thing.

    Mike, Fife

  9. SUBSTITUTION

    Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    A frustrating day for Kieffer Moore is over.

    He trudges off to be replaced by Sam Smith.

  10. Blues worth their lead

    Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Ian Mitchelmore
    BBC Sport Wales at St Andrews, Birmingham

    Phil Parkinson showed his frustration with his side's defending from set plays after the Southampton loss on Tuesday night.

    And there's another one.

    Birmingham in total command now, and they are well worth their lead.

    Wrexham have offered nothing in attack today.

  11. goal

    GOAL: Birmingham 2-0 Wrexham

    Christoph Klarer

    The captain strikes!

    A great moment for Christoph Klarer but an awful one for Wrexham. Seung-ho Paik whips in a corner that Arthur Okonko declines to come for and the Austrian is on hand to stab in at the back post.

    Game over? It's going to take something remarkable from Wrexham now.

    Christoph Klarer scoresGetty Images

  12. Different option for Wrexham

    Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Barry Horne
    Former Wrexham and Birmingham City midfielder on BBC Radio Wales

    At least there's someone going in-behind Kieffer Moore now. It was Josh Windass on this occasion, putting pressure on.

  13. Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Incidentally, if it stays like this, Wrexham will be four points off sixth-placed Hull City with four games each left.

    Kieffer Moore definitely has more support up top since the changes but still little attacking impact from the visitors as Callum Doyle overhits a ball forward into the arms of James Beadle.

  14. Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Simon Davies
    BBC Radio Wales commentator

    Attack-minded subs from Phil Parkinson, an indication that he feels this is a game that they need to get points from.

    That's an obvious statement, but there's no caution here.

  15. PENALTY APPEAL

    Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    August Priske goes down in the box under pressure from Dan Scarr and the Dane theatrically throws himself to the ground.

    The crowd want a penalty but David Webb wasn't fooled and waves play on.

  16. SUBSTITUTION

    Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Sure enough, here come Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead.

    Skipper Matty James and Ollie Rathbone the men hooked.

  17. Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Half a chance for Jay Stansfield as he fashions some space on the edge of the area but can only whip a powerful shot over.

    Looks like Phil Parkinson has seen enough here, there's activity on the Wrexham bench.

  18. Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Wrexham enjoying a prolonged spell of possession which culminates in frustration as Lewis O'Brien runs in behind only to be caught offside.

  19. Still hope for Wrexham?

    Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    Points graphicBBC Sport

  20. Birmingham 1-0 Wrexham

    First sign of a riposte from Wrexham as Ollie Rathbone has a shot blocked on the edge of the area.

    Surely, Josh Windass won't stay seated for long.