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Birmingham City 2-2 Bristol City: Demarai Gray stops Chris Davies from feeling so Blue

Demarai Gray’s last-gasp penalty rescued a point for Birmingham City after Jhon Solis had a goal controversially ruled out against Bristol City.

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 August 2026

By Tim Nash

BIRMINGHAM C 2
Tickle 42 (og), Gray 90+5 (pen)

BRISTOL CITY 2
Twine 33, Ballard 85

Angry Birmingham City boss Chris Davies said he would have been “furious” and was “in disbelief” had his side not come away with something after a dramatic draw against Bristol City.
Jhon Solis had an 88th-minute equaliser controversially ruled out for offside, before Demarai Gray’s penalty in added time rescued a point.
“I was furious and in disbelief to be honest to have that goal disallowed from Jhon Solis for some involvement on the goalkeeper,” said Davies.
“I just don’t see it, and I don’t...

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