0.00 0-0

Southend United kick off!

3.07 0-1

Harvey Cooper threads a neat ball through to Pierre G. Mezzano. Pierre G. Mezzano makes a probing pass to Graham Carter. Graham Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Julian Taylor had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!

9.47 1-1

Morris Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

20.44 1-1

Patrick Pearce barges into Alberto Cutler. The referee calls over Patrick Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

24.11 1-1

Carmine Bucci threads a neat ball through to Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Terry Scholes effortlessly smothers it!

27.47 1-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

28.33 1-1

Harvey Cooper hacks Ben Ince from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.

30.29 1-1

Scott Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!

32.52 1-1

Harvey Cooper plays the ball forward to Nicholas Charlton. Nicholas Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter threads the ball through to Oliver Haller but he's offside!

36.12 1-1

Harvey Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Pearce who brings the ball under control. Patrick Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Haller collects the pass. Oliver Haller tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Julian Taylor as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

37.12 1-1

Patrick Pearce takes a quick corner, playing it short to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller deftly flicks the ball on. Julian Taylor punches the ball out of the danger area!

42.53 2-1

Ivan Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Barry. Scott Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ben Ince through on goal. Ben Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

45.00 2-1

Terry Simonsen punts the ball hopefully upfield. Graham Carter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

45.00 2-1

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 2-1

Birmingham City kick off the second half!

49.24 2-1

Julian Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Terry Scholes is on top of it.

53.10 2-1

Carmine Bucci threads a neat ball through to Morris Lumsdon. Morris Lumsdon threads the ball through to Ben Ince. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Terry Scholes manages to gather it.

54.34 2-1

Morris Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Damien Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Terry Scholes comfortably smothers it!

55.04 2-1

Terry Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Gardner. With some swift thinking, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller sees Massimo Polonia just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Polonia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!

57.51 2-1

With a delightful solo run, Nicholas Charlton stretches the opposition's defence. Nicholas Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Cutler.

63.33 2-1

Carmine Bucci threads the ball through to Scott Barry. Scott Barry flicks a high pass forward. Ben Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

65.44 2-1

Ivan Gallagher sees Alberto Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Ben Ince collects the pass. Ben Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmarco Pivotto.

67.46 2-1

Patrick Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Polonia collects the pass. Massimo Polonia passes the ball forward but Graham Carter is offside!

69.40 2-1

Morris Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Malcolm Gower is offside!

72.41 2-1

Alberto Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ben Ince. Ben Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Terry Scholes smothers it!

78.02 2-1

Harvey Cooper comes in with a late challenge on Damien Simonsen. Harvey Cooper is warned by the referee! Damien Simonsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.

79.50 2-1

Scott Barry flicks a high ball forward to Ben Ince who takes it down. Ben Ince whips in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!

83.25 3-1

Julian Goodwin plays the ball forward to Ben Ince. Ben Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Simonsen. Damien Simonsen connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Southend United!

87.52 3-1

With a delightful solo run, Julian Goodwin stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Gower. Malcolm Gower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!

89.10 3-1

Pierre G. Mezzano makes a probing pass to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia plays the ball forward to Graham Carter who has made a great run into the box. Graham Carter tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Julian Taylor. Excellent save.

90.00 3-1

The whistle blows full-time!