Overview

• Birmingham recovered from an early deficit to win 2-1 at St Andrew’s with Jay Stansfield’s goal in the 87th minute.
• Kyogo Furuhashi broke the deadlock inside five minutes, marking a swift start to the Blues’ cup campaign.
• Gustavo Hamer’s long-range effort brought Sheffield United level despite a collision involving referee Gavin Ward.
• Manager Chris Davies rotated his lineup and singled out loanees Cashin and Doyle for their seamless adaptation during their debuts.
• Fans worldwide followed the tie on Sky Sports and ITVX in the UK and on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo in the US.