STEVEN BENDA 6
Didn't cover himself in glory for Birmingham's opener but improved after that. Did well to claw away Luke Cundle's goalbound effort and was good on the ball. Nowhere near the second goal either.
NATHAN WOOD 5
Good in possession and made some timely clearances in the first 45. Very sloppy in the second half though and was booked for a cynical foul. Withdrawn after a very tough 25 minutes or so.
HARRY DARLING 6
Put his body on the line on numerous occasions but was wasteful at times in possession, particularly when going long. Good block at the end before the equaliser.
BEN CABANGO 6
Some nervy moments in the first half but never shied away from the ball. Plenty of defensive interventions, particularly when Birmingham went direct. Always good in the air and made stacks of clearances.
JOEL LATIBEAUDIERE 6
After a few frustrating moments in attack, Latibeaudiere registered a fine assist as Matt Grimes put Swansea ahead. Solid.
JAY FULTON 7
Such a good showing from the Scot who brought a much-needed calm to his side's play. Made tackles for fun and was always good on the ball.
MATT GRIMES 7
Back from suspension, the captain put in a timely tackle on Tahith Chong early on as Swansea wobbled. He well and truly grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck though and oozed confidence, putting the final touch on a wonderful team move to put the visitors ahead.
RYAN MANNING 7
After a slow start, the Irishman caused havoc on the left flank and played a key role in his side's first goal. Put in some really good deliveries and worked hard defensively too. Should have done better from the corner that led to Troy Deeney's goal though.
OLIVIER NTCHAM - Star Man 7
The Cameroon international was a constant thorn in Birmingham's side and always looked the most likely to create an opening. Fired home a stunning goal - his fifth of the season - to level proceedings and linked up so well with Manning. Headed away so many corners as he defended well too. Excellent display. Subbed.
LUKE CUNDLE 6
Always slick in possession and worked hard to help his defenders too. Fortunate not to turn into his own net before playing a key role in Swansea's second goal. Subbed on the hour mark.
JOEL PIROE 6
Didn't really get many chances but linked up play nicely and dragged a shot well wide following a superb solo run. Barely had a sniff in the second half.
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Subs
Ollie Cooper (for Cundle) - Added some energy and looked to get Swansea up the pitch but to no avail. 6
Matty Sorinola (for Wood) - Helped to stem the tide on Swansea's right. 6
Michael Obafemi (for Ntcham) - Too late to have an impact. N/A
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