Team News: Nottingham Forest unchanged for Birmingham City clash

Nottingham Forest coach Stuart Pearce has decided to name an unchanged starting XI for his side's trip to Birmingham City in the Championship this afternoon.

The visitors are to line up with a 4-4-2 formation, which sees a strike partnership of Matty Fryatt and Britt Assombalonga up top, while creative support will be provided by the likes of Henri Lansbury and Michail Antonio from midfield.

Meanwhile, the hosts have delayed the debut of Guy Moussi against his former club, as the midfielder settles for a place on the City bench.

Birmingham will feature a five-man midfield, inclusive of youngster Demarai Gray, which will look to supply lone frontman Clayton Donaldson.

Birmingham City: Randolph; Caddis, Morrison, Robinson, Grounds, Davis, Gleeson, Cotterill, Shinnie, Gray, Donaldson

Nottingham Forest: Darlow; Fox, Lascelles, Mancienne, Lichaj, Burke, Osborn, Lansbury, Antonio, Fryatt, Assombalonga