The Black Cats took a first-half lead when Amad arrange Ellis Simms to attain within the twenty fifth minute.
Birmingham noticed extra of the ball however fell additional behind when Amad scored a wonderful second for the Black Cats, changing in entrance of the travelling followers.
Substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz then pulled a objective again for Birmingham 12 minutes from time however Sunderland have been in a position to maintain on.
Our Sunderland author Phil Smith has dished out his participant rankings from St Andrew’s:
1. Anthony Patterson – 8
Little he may do in regards to the objective and made two good blocks at essential elements of the sport. That was essential to the tip outcome. 8
Picture: Martin Swinney
2. Trai Hume – 8
Dominated within the air by the primary half and made some large defensive interventions within the second half, together with one large block on the road. A very mature efficiency that staked an enormous declare for after the break. 8
Picture: Frank Reid
3. Bailey Wright – 5
Battled tenaciously in opposition to a robust ahead line however shall be annoyed that his missed clearance allowed Birmingham to get again into the sport. Defended his field properly after that. 5
Picture: Frank Reid
4. Danny Batth – 7
Pulled out of place a few times within the first half however made some large, large clearances late on that have been essential to the win. 7
Picture: Frank Reid