Yeovil Town and Birmingham City have finished the first half goalless in this afternoon's Championship encounter at Huish Park.

The hosts suffered an early blow when goalkeeper Marek Stech was forced off with a wrist injury.

Chances were few and far between for both sides during the opening stages as Yeovil defender Luke Ayling smashed a speculative effort wide.

The first real opening came with 20 minutes on the clock, but Andrew Shinnie failed to get his header on target from close range.

Birmingham goalkeeper Darren Randolph was then forced into an impressive double save to keep out Byron Webster and Paddy Madden.

Shinnie had his second opportunity towards the end of the half, but his shot was kept out at the near post by Gareth Stewart.

A final chance came in first-half injury time when James Hayter saw his low effort come back off the post.