Birmingham City hold Bristol City to 2-2 draw

On Saturday 22 August 2026, Birmingham City and Bristol City drew 2-2 at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. Bristol City opened the scoring through Scott Twine, but Birmingham equalised before half-time via an own goal by goalkeeper Sam Tickle. Dom Ballard’s back-heel volley in the 85th minute almost gave the Robins a win, but Jhon Solis’s equaliser was ruled offside. In stoppage time, Demarai Gray converted a penalty to secure the point for the Blues.

24 Aug 2026

Updated 24 Aug 2026 By James Leyland · senior correspondent

Match Overview

On Saturday 22 August 2026, Birmingham City hosted Bristol City at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. The match finished 2-2, with each side claiming a point.

Key Moments

Bristol City took the lead when Scott Twine prodded home early in the match. Birmingham equalised before the break when goalkeeper Sam Tickle inadvertently scored an own goal. In the 85th minute, Dom Ballard delivered a sensational back-heel volley that appeared to win the game for the Robins, but Jhon Solis’s equaliser was ruled offside. In stoppage time, Demarai Gray stepped up to convert a penalty, securing the draw for the Blues.

Post-Match Reactions

After the game, Blues manager Chris Davies and striker Demarai Gray shared their thoughts on Blues+ about the hard-fought result. Davies praised the team’s resilience, while Gray highlighted the importance of the penalty in salvaging a point.