' TEAM NEWS '
' Birmingham '
The Blues have received a triple fitness boost ahead of the game, with new manager Steve Cotterill confirming that Che Adams, Jason Lowe and record signing Jota are all available.
Goalkeeper David Stockdale (arm) and full-back Carl Jenkinson (shoulder) will miss out through injury.
' Cardiff City '
Aron Gunnarsson will have a late fitness test while Bruno Manga could miss out after a diarrhoea epidemic struck while his Gabon side played in Morocco over the international break.
Rhys Healey and Kadeem Harris remain sidelined while Warnock has said the game will come too soon for summer signings Lee Camp and Callum Paterson.