Defender Bosun Lawal’s looping first-half header was enough to earn Stoke City victory over Birmingham City and secure a fourth win in five Championship games this season.
Lawal leapt impressively at the far post from a Sorba Thomas corner and sent his header back into the side netting past a scrambling Ryan Allsop, who was unable to claw it away under pressure.
The Potters created little after that, although Thomas smashed an effort against the post before the break.
But Blues, who have now lost back-to-back league games and three in a row in all competitions, looked equally unlikely to score, failing to register a single attempt on target at the bet365 Stadium.
More to follow.