Alex McCarthy makes his debut in goal for the Blues at Birmingham this evening, while Andy Drury, Lee Martin, Tommy Smith and Jason Scotland a recalled to the starting line-up.
As predicted, Drury will be in the centre of midfield alongside Grant Leadbitter, while Martin is on the left and Scotland is up front with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Tommy Smith starts at the centre of the defence for the first time since the Southampton match in September.
Arran Lee-Barrett, Nathan Ellington and Josh Carson drop to the bench, while Luke Hyam and the injured Damien Delaney aren’t in the 16. Full match preview here.
Town: McCarthy, Edwards, Sonko, Smith, Cresswell, Martin, Leadbitter, Drury, Murphy, Emmanuel-Thomas, Scotland. Subs: Lee-Barrett, Ainsley, Carson, Ellington, Chopra.