Sheff Utd v Birmingham
Venue: Bramall Lane
Date: Sunday, 1 March Kick-off: 1215 GMT
Sheffield United have doubts over Matt Kilgallon (back) and Nick Montgomery (hamstring) but Darius Henderson is available after suspension.
John Joe O'Toole could make his debut. Jamie Ward, Leigh Bromby and Craig Beattie are also in contention.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is without Lee Bowyer and Seb Larsson due to suspension.
Djimi Traore has a damaged hamstring but Gary McSheffrey is in contention for the first time since September.
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield:
"We've taken a lot of criticism lately which I feel is totally unjust, but we've been playing well recently and I hope the moaners and groaners get behind us now."
"We haven't had a good record against teams at the top and I don't know why. If we beat Birmingham and win our game in hand it is going to be very, very interesting. It's wide open.
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish told BBC WM:
"Every week that goes by without Kevin Phillips in the team, people will say Birmingham lack goals without him and will point the finger.
"That's the pressure our strikers must respond to."
