Birmingham City and West Brom go head-to-head in the West Midland's Derby at a sold-out St Andrew's in the EFL Championship.
Blues play their second home game in the four days as they hope to follow up Tuesday's 4-1 win over Huddersfield Town. It was the Siriki Dembele show, as he scored two goals and caused the Terriers defence a handful of problems on the night.
Koji Miyoshi and Jordan James scored on the night, and it was their first win in seven games. James came on as a substitute to score his goal and this week he was named in the Wales squad again for their EURO 2024 qualifiers. Does his goal earn him a place in the starting XI, or will John Eustace stick to what worked well for him from the off?
No new injuries have been reported, neither was there any bookings that would make any of their players unavailable for Friday’s clash. It’s likely that the trusted 4-2-3-1 formation will remain for this clash, and there’s a real possibility that we see the same attacking four as they try and build up an understanding together.
A win on Friday night would confirm Birmingham's place in the top-half going in to the second international break of the season. They'd shoot up as high as fifth if they beat West Brom as the only game played on Friday night, and would be hopeful results would go in their favour to keep them in the top-six.
Flick through the pages to see our 11 starting players and nine subs, which also has a brief explanation as to why they're named. Do you think Eustace will go with this side, or will he freshen things up given the short turn-around between fixtures?
13. Sub: Jordan James
Brilliant goal in midweek, but unfortunately the team just ticked so well before then he’ll have to settle for a place on the bench. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images)
14. Sub: Scott Hogan
Stansfield may not have scored but what he has done is deliver two back-to-back performances in which the goals might come. A place amongst the subs bench for Hogan once again. | Getty Images Photo: Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)
15. Sub: Lukas Jutkiewicz
Another striking option to have should John Eustace need it. | Getty Images Photo: Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
16. Sub: Brandon Khela
Made his league debut as a substitute on Tuesday. This match might be one he sits out with other options on the bench - but it’s good to give him exposure in the Championship | Getty Images Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)