Phil Neumann scored twice as Birmingham City claimed their first Championship win of the season with a 2-1 victory away at Wrexham.

Both sides arrived having drawn their opening two league fixtures, and it was the visitors who dictated the early exchanges in north Wales.

Wrexham survived an early scare when Ollie Rathbone made a crucial block to deny August Priske, but Birmingham’s dominance told when Neumann headed home Alex Cochrane’s corner to break the deadlock.

Jay Stansfield then spurned a glorious chance to double the lead, firing over from close range as the visitors continued to carve out openings.

Wrexham responded after the break, growing into the game and levelling through Callum Doyle, who calmly finished off Lewis O’Brien’s cross.

Kieffer Moore and Stansfield both had further opportunities before Birmingham restored their advantage, Priske’s volleyed cross picking out Neumann, whose glancing header beat Anthony Patterson for his second of the afternoon.

The win keeps Birmingham unbeaten this season, with five points from their opening three fixtures, while Wrexham remain without a win, taking just two points from their first three games.

Neumann double sees Birmingham see off Wrexham

Neumann double sees Birmingham see off Wrexham