Bolton Wanderers 2 Birmingham 2:  KEVIN Davies and Robbie Blake struck from set-pieces as 10-man Bolton came from two down to claim a draw in a fiery contest with Birmingham.

Blues defender Roger Johnson began an eventful afternoon at the Reebok Stadium with an early opener before getting involved in an incident that saw Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen sent off.

Johnson had challenged Jaaskelainen for the ball just before half-time and the Finn appeared to slap him in the face as they regained their feet.

Craig Gardner doubled Birmingham’s lead but Bolton responded to the challenge to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign.

Davies replied with a penalty after a foul by the ubiquitous Johnson and veteran Blake levelled with a stunning late free-kick.

Both sides went into the game with confidence after collecting four points each from their opening two games.

Changes were minimal with Bolton fielding the same XI that beat West Ham last week and Birmingham bringing in the influential Lee Bowyer for Nikola Zigic.

Davies almost grabbed a late winner but blasted wide from inside the box.

Cameron Jerome had a chance in injury time at the other end but substitute goalkeeper Adam Bogdan blocked with his feet.