Birmingham 1 - 0 Fulham

Bowyer the difference

Lee Bowyer of Birmingham City celebrates his winning strike.

Lee Bowyer produced one of the rare moments of quality to earn victory for Birmingham and end Fulham's five-game unbeaten run at rainswept St Andrew's. The midfielder produced a neat finish after 16 minutes as City took the points.

Lee Bowyer produced one of the rare moments of quality to earn victory for Birmingham and end Fulham's five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League at rainswept St Andrew's.

The former England midfielder produced a neat finish after 16 minutes as City took their points tally to eight from the last four matches.

Fulham dominated the second period but home keeper Joe Hart had only one worthwhile save to make in an instantly forgettable contest.

The goal was created by Blues midfielder James McFadden who was one of the few players to show much quality and did not treat the ball like a red hot potato.

Bowyer also re-emphasised how important a player he has become for City in the centre of the park since making permanent his loan move from West Ham in the summer.