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Chris Davies issues James Beadle update as Dael Fry absence explained

Beadle was forced off at half-time as Birmingham City beat Lincoln City in the Championship…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:26 PM
Chris Davies issues James Beadle update as Dael Fry absence explained
Key Things to Know
  • Manager Chris Davies confirmed goalkeeper James Beadle suffered a knock that forced him off at half-time.
  • Defender Dael Fry missed Birmingham City's match against Lincoln City due to an illness.
  • Birmingham City defeated Lincoln City 3-1 with August Priske scoring twice and Alex Cochrane also netting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has provided injury and availability updates following his side's 3-1 Championship victory over Lincoln City. On-loan goalkeeper James Beadle was substituted at half-time after picking up a knock, replaced by Ryan Allsop. Davies also explained that defender Dael Fry missed the match entirely due to illness rather than any major issue.

Beadle's final contribution was tipping a Deji Elerewe effort onto the crossbar just before the break. Birmingham City secured the away victory courtesy of two goals from striker August Priske and a strike from Alex Cochrane, with Priske starting despite managing a knock prior to the game.

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