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That's it for our coverage of tonight's match.

It was a night to remember for Birmingham fan Troy Deeney, who made his debut for his home-town club as they saw off Derby.

We'll do it all again tomorrow, with 10 Championship fixtures amid the rest of the League One and League Two games.

Top-of-the-table Fulham go to Blackpool, while West Brom are also looking to make it five straight wins whey they host Millwall.

Do join us for all the goals from the second tier as they go in, and regular updates from elsewhere in the EFL.

As for Derby, it's more frustration for boss Wayne Rooney.

The Rams had plenty of the ball but lacked a cutting edge.

The Pride Park outfit have only netted four goals in their six league outings in 2021-22.

It's also a fourth clean sheet of the season for the Blues.

Lee Bowyer's men may not be in the top six by the end of the weekend, but they could be dark horses for the play-off places this season.

Next up for Birmingham is the visit of Championship leaders Fulham on Wednesday. That'll be a real test.

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Birmingham move up to fourth in the table after securing a first home league win since April.

Goals from Scott Hogan and Jeremie Bela give the Blues a second victory in three Championship games.

It's a second defeat of the campaign for Derby, who see their three-match unbeaten run come to an end.

Birmingham snatch the ball in the Derby half but play it safe and go back to the keeper.

Maxime Colin is then offside after the Blues pump the ball forward.

Referee Gavin Ward has to step in to stop a clash between Troy Deeney and Nathan Byrne.

The Blues debutant and the Derby right-back were tussling while challenging for a throw-in.

No yellow cards, just a warning.

Into five added minutes.

Chance for Derby to swing in a free-kick from wide on the right, but Nathan Byrne's delivery is over-hit and drifts out of play on the far side for a throw-in.

That second goal has certainly made the closing minutes a bit easier for Lee Bowyer and Blues fans.

The hosts go looking for a third but Kelle Roos cuts out a Jeremie Bela cross before Troy Deeney can get on the end of it.

Late switches by the Rams in response to that goal.

Louie Sibley and Tom Lawrence head off to be replaced by teenager Dylan Williams and Jason Knight.

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Hopefully that's it for Blues and that's the goal that kills off the game and they can enjoy the final 10 minutes.

Nervous moment for Kelle Roos, who is under pressure as he punches another long throw from Marc Roberts up into the air.

The Derby keeper gathers at the second attempt.

It's all over in both of tonight's League Two fixtures.

League leaders Harrogate have been held to a 2-2 draw against Newport.

Meanwhile, in a frantic game which saw both sides reduced to 10 players, Colchester edge out a 3-2 win against Barrow.

Derby are on top a the moment as Birmingham sit back looking to protect their lead.

The Blues are 11 minutes plus stoppages away from a fourth clean sheet in the Championship this season.

Ravel Morrison goes into the book for a challenge on Tahith Chong.

Morrison showed frustration there after thinking he should have got a free-kick himself after a tussle with Chong.

There's a bit of nonsense afterwards and Blues defender Marc Roberts and Derby captain Tom Lawrence join Morrison in getting carded.

Into the final 15 minutes at St Andrew's.

Derby continue to see plenty of the ball, and have upped the tempo and urgency in the past 10 minutes.

However, the visitors have only really tested City keeper Matija Sarkic on a couple of occasions.

Can they grab a draw or will Birmingham hang on for all three points?

Well a frantic game gets even more frantic!

Not to be outdone by Colchester being reduced to 10 players earlier on, Barrow also see red.

James Jones is sent off for a second booking and now it's 10 v 10 with a whopping SEVEN minutes of time added on.

League leaders Harrogate are still drawing 2-2 in the final stages against Newport, meanwhile.

Defensive substitution by the hosts.

Goalscorer Scott Hogan trudges off to be replaced by midfielder Gary Gardner.

Troy Deeney will be alone up front for the closing stages, with support from Tahith Chong.

Blues keeper Matija Sarkic has to be alert to get a hand to a dangerous and dipping cross from Lee Buchanan.

Is was a strong run down the left by the left-back which got him into a good position to centre the ball.

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Derby slide a ball trough the Birmingham defence and Sam Baldock gets on the end of it inside the area.

The angle is against him and his left-footed shot is dragged across goal and Harlee Dean clears.

Moments later, Ravel Morrison lets fly from 25 yards but skews it high and wide.