Leicester's week hit a new low as they lost 2-1 at improving Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship.

The Foxes, who had six points docked after breaching the EFL's Profit and Sustainability rules, fell to a third straight defeat and had Bobby De Cordova-Reid sent off before half-time.

Leicester could have few complaints as Ibrahim Osman punished Ricardo Pereira's awful mistake to give Blues a third-minute lead then Jay Stansfield netted the second, two of many chances the hosts created.

Abdul Fatawu's memorable equaliser was a lone highlight for Andy King's much-changed side, who have now taken just one point out of the last 15 and are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

Image: Christoph Klarer dispossesses Abdul Fatawu of Leicester City

In contrast Blues are now unbeaten in six and are two points adrift of the final play-off place.

On-loan Brighton winger Osman raced away before slotting past recalled goalkeeper Asmir Begovic after easily dispossessing dallying Leicester captain Pereira. It was the Ghanaian's first goal for Blues.

The visitors had a surprise chance to equalise when De Cordova-Reid's low shot was blocked by goalkeeper James Beadle after...