Birmingham missed a key opportunity to climb into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after being held to a 0-0 draw by West Brom in a gritty West Midlands derby.
New West Brom boss Eric Ramsay remains without a win but has now picked up two successive draws, keeping clean sheets and lifting his side two points clear of the relegation zone.
The Baggies, who had lost 11 of their last 12 away league games, showed resilience against a Birmingham side boasting the fourth-best home record in the Championship.
Despite chances on both ends, neither side could find a breakthrough, leaving fans frustrated but acknowledging the defensive battles on display.
Birmingham’s missed opportunity means the play-off race stays tight, while West Brom will take heart from a valuable point in their fight for survival.
Derby day drama never disappoints.
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