Birmingham City 0-2 Huddersfield Town

Joe Lolley also scored in this fixture last season

Huddersfield moved out of the Championship relegation places with a fine win at Birmingham as David Wagner picked up his first victory in charge.

Birmingham started the day in sixth place but the visitors went ahead after 31 seconds when Joe Lolley buried Sean Scannell's cross.

The Blues came close to an equaliser when on-loan Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral had an effort saved by Jed Steer.

Huddersfield sealed it when Nahki Wells converted another Scannell cross.

The Terriers had not won in six games but are now up to 19th place in the Championship, while Gary Rowett's side have slipped to seventh - just outside the play-offs.

After Lolley had given Huddersfield a dream start with his first goal since April, the home side struggled to offer any attacking threat apart from a long-range shot from Demarai Gray.

Birmingham's lone forward Nicolai Brock-Madsen failed to connect with a low David Davis cross before Wells wrapped up the win after more good work from Scannell.

The Blues have now won just one of their last six league games at home.

Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett:

"They have been told to report on Monday. I am not going to enjoy the weekend and I see no reason why they should.

"We look a little short of confidence and ruthlessness in the way we defend and take chances.

"At the moment you can say the lack of resources is the reason for recent performances but all clubs are feeling the pressure.

"For us we are showing the lack of quality in the depth of our squad. We always knew that was going to be an issue but we have to dig in and kick on.

"We are having a little bit of blip and lacking a little lack of confidence. We have to crack on with what we have got."

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner:

"It was the perfect performance. We started as we finished the previous game and this is a good sign.

"To be honest, I expected a good game. We are very happy and proud about our performance and the result.

"I am pleased with the performance of the squad and we made a perfect start with such a quick goal.

"I am sure this squad has quality to enjoy a good position by the end of the season. The win is another step in the right direction."