Marvin Ducksch scored twice as Birmingham ended their seven-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory over Championship leaders Coventry.
The former Germany international grabbed a goal in each half as fortunes ebbed and flowed in a derby fixture that delivered drama from the first whistle until stoppage time when visiting defender Bobby Thomas was dismissed. Birmingham led three times but were pegged back twice by Frank Lampard’s side, who have now won just twice in their last eight outings.
The match got off to an explosive start with both teams finding the net inside eight minutes, Ducksh’s opener cancelled out by Josh Eccles. Lewis Koumas put Birmingham back in front on 17 minutes and they held that lead until the hour-mark when Ellis Simms made it 2-2.
Quick Guide League One roundup: leaders Cardiff edge Wigan Show The Cardiff captain, Calum Chambers, was on target as the League One leaders edged out Wigan 1-0. Chambers smashed home a rocket from 20 yards to maintain their three-point gap at the top.
Promotion-chasing Lincoln came from behind to thrash Peterborough 5-2 after scoring three times during a 15-minute, first-half blitz.
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