BURNLEY are on course for getting the unwanted Premier League record of most away defeats after gifting Birmingham two first-half goals.

The Clarets will suffer the ignominy of being the division's worst travellers unless they can conjure a second half fightback.

But at St Andrews, where Birmingham City haven't lost since September 26, it is looking increasingly unlikely, especially considering the manner in which both goals were conceded.

Defensive switch-offs have been the story of Burnley's season and that pattern was repeated against Birmingham.

Brian Jensen has been 'credited' with conceding the first, after bundling Seb Larsson's right wing cross over the line with his heel.

A distinct lack of marking after returning captain Steven Caldwell conceded a free kick on the right led to the second.

James McFadden's looping free kick was headed back by Roger Johnson at the far post and Christian Benitez turned it in from close range.