Fulham Fulham boss Chris Coleman has unchanged squad to select from after no fresh injuries were sustained against Watford in midweek.
Club captain Lee Clark may drop to the bench after starting against the Hornets - the former Newcastle midfielder lacks match fitness and could be replaced by Mark Pembridge.
Claus Jensen and defender Alain Goma are continuing their comebacks in the reserves but are not yet ready for first team action.
The central defender will get a rare first-team chance alongside Kenny Cunningham as Matthew Upson is suspended after incurring five bookings.
Midfielder Salif Diao will make his debut after moving to Blues on loan from Liverpool for the rest of the season.
He is likely to displace one of Stephen Clemence and Darren Carter as Steve Bruce's side begin the post-Robbie Savage era.