David Murphy's first-half goal gave the Blues a lifeline before Morten Gamst Pedersen equalised for Rovers.

Substitute Cameron Jerome scored twice before Fabrice Muamba added a fourth for the home side in injury time.

However, after Fulham managed a 0-1 victory at Portsmouth, Birmingham's relegation was confirmed and Alex McLeish's side will join Reading and Derby County in the Championship next season. 

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