Stevenage's League One campaign took a backseat as they hosted Birmingham City in the Vertu Trophy quarter-finals at the Lamex Stadium. The match saw Chris Davies' side, Birmingham City, edge out Stevenage 0-1, thanks to a late strike from Jay Stansfield. Stevenage, managed by Alex Revell, had been on a three-match winning streak in League One, but couldn't replicate that form against their quarter-final opponents. Birmingham City, who last won the Vertu Trophy in 1995 under Barry Fry, will now progress to the semi-finals. The match was tightly contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, but it was Jay Stansfield who made the difference, coming off the bench to score the winner in the 83rd minute. Stevenage's defeat marks the end of their unbeaten run, while Birmingham City extends theirs to 18 matches. The Blues had beaten Swindon Town and Exeter City on the road in the knockout stages, and their win over Stevenage sets them up nicely for the semi-finals. Stevenage, on the other hand, will look to bounce back in their next League One match. The Lamex Stadium, usually a fortress for Stevenage, couldn't inspire a win for the home team, as Birmingham City's defense held strong. Jay Stansfield's goal, his third in the competition, was the decisive factor, and it capped off a good performance from the Blues. Birmingham City's manager, Chris Davies, will be pleased with the result, and his team's ability to grind out a win against tough opponents. Stevenage, though, will be left to ponder what could have been, had they managed to capitalize on their scoring chances.