Birmingham City draws 2-2 with Bristol City after late penalty

Birmingham City and Bristol City ended in a 2-2 draw in their Championship match at St. Andrew's Stadium on August 22, 2026. Demarai Gray scored a late penalty for Birmingham in the fifth minute of added time after a handball in the box. Bristol initially led through Scott Twine's goal in the 33rd minute and later regained the lead with Dom Ballard's flick in the 85th minute, while Carlos Vicente equalized for Birmingham in the 42nd minute. The match featured several close calls from both teams, but ultimately concluded with the points shared.