Birmingham signed off their home campaign with a 2-1 victory over Bristol City at St Andrew's, dealing Roy Hodgson a defeat in what is expected to be the final away game of his remarkable 50-year managerial career. The 78-year-old interim boss watched his side struggle against a motivated Blues side eager to end the season on a high.

Phil Neumann opened the scoring after just eight minutes, cushioning home a Demarai Gray free-kick from ten yards out. The winger, brought in for the injured Ibrahim Osman, caused constant problems and nearly added a second himself with another set-piece before Jhon Solis doubled Birmingham's lead in the 29th minute, volleying home after pressing Sam Morsy into a mistake.

Tomi Horvat gave Bristol City hope in the 82nd minute, converting a penalty after Jay Stansfield conceded a spot-kick, but it proved mere consolation. The visitors had earlier introduced Rob Dickie at half-time in an attempt to stem the tide, though Birmingham continued to create chances, with August Priske curling an effort on to the upright.

Chris Davies' side held on for the victory to conclude their home schedule positively. For Hodgson, it marks a poignant moment in an extraordinary managerial journey spanning half a century, with this trip to Birmingham potentially representing his final away game in the dugout.