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Jay Stansfield at the double as Birmingham hit back to beat Rotherham
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Jay Stansfield bagged a brace as Birmingham beat Rotherham (Nigel French/PA)
Jay Stansfield bagged a brace as Birmingham beat Rotherham (Nigel French/PA)

A Jay Stansfield brace helped leaders Birmingham come from behind to beat Rotherham 2-1 at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park 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 goal line.

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 onto a 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.

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