Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers: Confirmed starting lineups as Deeney leads line for Blues

Troy Deeney returns for Birmingham City tonight as John Eustace opts for a two-up-top formation against Queens Park Rangers. Tahith Chong drops back into midfield, meanwhile Dion Sanderson, Harlee Dean and Auston Trusty retain their places as a central defensive trio in a back three.

The Rs have opted for Lyndon Dykes as a solo striker, with Ilias Chair, Tim Iroegbunam and Tyler Roberts in support. Leading scorer Chris Willock, who has netted an impressive six goals in nine games this season, is absent for the visitors this evening.

Birmingham City - Starting XI vs QPR

Birmingham City: Ruddy (GK); Sanderson, Dean, Trusty, Colin, Hannibal, Bielik, Chong, Longelo, Hogan, Deeney (C).

Subs: Etheridge (GK), Graham, Bacuna, James, Hall, Bellingham, Jutkiewicz.

QPR - Starting XI vs Birmingham City

Queens Park Rangers: Dieng (GK), Laird, Balogun, Clarke-Slater, Paal, Johansen, Field, Iroegbunam, Chair, Roberts, Dykes.

Subs: Archer (GK), Kakay, Dickie, Dozzell, Amos, Richards, Armstrong.