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)
9. Juninho Bacuna - 8
A lovely, lovely ball for Scott Hogan’s goal. His quality is evident but he needs those around him to offer a little more. | Getty Images
10. Troy Deeney - 6
Quiet game from Deeney. Blues need more from their captain. Photo: Liam Smith
11. Scott Hogan - 8.5*
Cannot fault his goalscoring return. First Blues goal scored of the new campaign goes to Hogan who also played a big part in the second, too. MOTM. | Getty Images
12. Jordan Graham - 6
Replaced Deeney with around 20 to go and helped see the game out well. | Getty Images