Birmingham City climbed to the top of the Championship as Jay Stansfield's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Swansea City.

Swansea striker Ross Stewart had an early penalty saved by Ryan Allsop before Marko Stamenic was sent off for a heavy challenge on Ethan Laird in an incident-packed first half.

Stamenic's exit handed the initiative to Birmingham, who swiftly went in front through Stansfield's neat first-time finish.

But Swansea stayed in the contest and levelled 20 minutes after the break when Christoph Klarer turned Josh Tymon's corner into his own net.

Birmingham's attacking menace had faded in the second period, but Stansfield drilled home from close range three minutes from time as Swansea failed to deal with a Demarai Gray corner.

This was a seventh victory in nine matches for Birmingham and a fourth in succession on their own ground.

But while the Blues head into the international break in buoyant mood, Swansea are licking wounds once more, having suffered a fourth defeat in their past five matches.

Vitor Matos' early-season pacesetters are down to sixth heading into the campaign's second international break.

More to follow.

Attempt blocked. Phil Neumann (Birmingham City) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

Birmingham City climbed to the top of the Championship as Jay Stansfield's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Swansea City.

Swansea striker Ross Stewart had an early penalty saved by Ryan Allsop before Marko Stamenic was sent off for a heavy challenge on Ethan Laird in an incident-packed first half.

Stamenic's exit handed the initiative to Birmingham, who swiftly went in front through Stansfield's neat first-time finish.

But Swansea stayed in the contest and levelled 20 minutes after the break when Christoph Klarer turned Josh Tymon's corner into his own net.

Birmingham's attacking menace had faded in the second period, but Stansfield drilled home from close range three minutes from time as Swansea failed to deal with a Demarai Gray corner.

This was a seventh victory in nine matches for Birmingham and a fourth in succession on their own ground.

But while the Blues head into the international break in buoyant mood, Swansea are licking wounds once more, having suffered a fourth defeat in their past five matches.

Vitor Matos' early-season pacesetters are down to sixth heading into the campaign's second international break.

More to follow.

Birmingham City climbed to the top of the Championship as Jay Stansfield's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Swansea City.

Swansea striker Ross Stewart had an early penalty saved by Ryan Allsop before Marko Stamenic was sent off for a heavy challenge on Ethan Laird in an incident-packed first half.

Stamenic's exit handed the initiative to Birmingham, who swiftly went in front through Stansfield's neat first-time finish.

But Swansea stayed in the contest and levelled 20 minutes after the break when Christoph Klarer turned Josh Tymon's corner into his own net.

Birmingham's attacking menace had faded in the second period, but Stansfield drilled home from close range three minutes from time as Swansea failed to deal with a Demarai Gray corner.

This was a seventh victory in nine matches for Birmingham and a fourth in succession on their own ground.

But while the Blues head into the international break in buoyant mood, Swansea are licking wounds once more, having suffered a fourth defeat in their past five matches.

Vitor Matos' early-season pacesetters are down to sixth heading into the campaign's second international break.

More to follow.

Birmingham City climbed to the top of the Championship as Jay Stansfield's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Swansea City.

Swansea striker Ross Stewart had an early penalty saved by Ryan Allsop before Marko Stamenic was sent off for a heavy challenge on Ethan Laird in an incident-packed first half.

Stamenic's exit handed the initiative to Birmingham, who swiftly went in front through Stansfield's neat first-time finish.

But Swansea stayed in the contest and levelled 20 minutes after the break when Christoph Klarer turned Josh Tymon's corner into his own net.

Birmingham's attacking menace had faded in the second period, but Stansfield drilled home from close range three minutes from time as Swansea failed to deal with a Demarai Gray corner.

This was a seventh victory in nine matches for Birmingham and a fourth in succession on their own ground.

But while the Blues head into the international break in buoyant mood, Swansea are licking wounds once more, having suffered a fourth defeat in their past five matches.

Vitor Matos' early-season pacesetters are down to sixth heading into the campaign's second international break.

More to follow.