Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
Forest Green 1-2 Birmingham: The Blues overturned an early deficit to eliminate their League One opponents
Birmingham City produced a second-half comeback to avoid an FA Cup third-round upset with a 2-1 win at Forest Green Rovers.
Goals from Lukas Jutkiewicz and Kevin Long sent Championship side Birmingham through despite a scare from League One’s bottom club.
A Ben Stevenson stunner after seven minutes put Rovers in front but Blues fought back to reach the fourth round.
The victory sets up a clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Attempt saved. Tahith Chong (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Goal! Forest Green Rovers 1, Birmingham City 2. Kevin Long (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Lewis Thomas.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Attempt saved. Matt Stevens (Forest Green Rovers) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Attempt missed. Matt Stevens (Forest Green Rovers) right footed shot from very close range.
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Regan Hendry (Forest Green Rovers) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
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