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Jay Stansfield's double helped leaders Birmingham come from behind to beat Rotherham at St Andrew's in League One.

Blues almost went ahead from a corner in the fourth minute but, after a scramble in the box, Joe Powell was able to head the ball clear just inches from the goalline.

The Millers owed a great deal of thanks to goalkeeper Dillon Phillips, who produced an excellent save to deny a deflected Stansfield effort from close range midway through the half.

His save would prove crucial as, in the 44th minute, Sam Nombe beat his marker to head home from a Dan Gore cross, giving the visitors a lead heading into the break.

Chris Davies' side started the second half well and were level in the 54th minute when Stansfield poked an effort past Phillips after running on to Lyndon Dykes' header.

Stansfield then converted a penalty in the 81st minute, after Taylor Gardner-Hickman was brought down in the area, which proved enough for Blues to seal the win.

Report supplied by PA Media.

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