Birmingham City moved to the top of the Championship table following an impressive 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town.
Two first half goals from Scott Hogan and Przemyslaw Placheta were enough to hand the Blues all three points in a well deserved win at St Andrew’s.
Danny Ward scored a consolation just after the hour mark but away from a shakey few minutes following the goal, John Eustace’s men were comfortable and saw the game out in impressive fashion.
Here’s how BirminghamWorld rated the performances of the boys in blue on Friday evening.
Birmingham City (3-1-4-2): Ruddy; Trusty, Sanderson, Roberts; Woods; Colin, Bacuna, James, Placheta (89’ Friend); Deeney (75’ Graham), Hogan (82’ Jutkiewicz)
Huddersfield Town (4-1-4-1): Nicholls; Turton, Edmonds-Green (75’ Boyle), Lees, Ruffels; Hogg; Anjorin (76’ Rhodes), Thomas, Russell, Rudoni (89’ Koroma); Ward (76’ Holmes)
5. Marc Roberts - 7
Has had his critics but hardly put a foot wrong this evening. | Getty Images
6. Przemyslaw Placheta - 8
For a man that couldn’t find the net for Norwich, he’s certainly having no trouble with Blues in both pre-season and the real deal now. | Getty Images
7. Jordan James - 6
Tireless work from the youngster in the middle of the park. | Getty Images
8. Ryan Woods - 6
Worked hard in the middle without doing anything too spectacular. At times you’d forget he was playing and I’m not sure if that’s a good or a bad thing. Photo: Alex Morton