Team News: Peter Lovenkrands starts for Birmingham City

Peter Lovenkrands has been named in Birmingham City's starting lineup for their game against Ipswich Town this afternoon.

The Danish striker replaces Matt Green in the first XI, while Darren Randolph returns in goal for the home side.

Meanwhile, Mick McCarthy has made five changes for the visitors, following their defeat to Leeds United last weekend.

Dean Gerken takes over between the posts, while Frank Nouble replaces Daryl Murphy up front alongside David McGoldrick.

Birmingham: Randolph, Robinson, Bartley, Burn, Eardley, Burke, Shinnie, Spector, Adeyemi, Novak, Lovenkrands

Ipswich: Gerken, Berra, Cresswell, Chambers, Smith, Anderson, Skuse, Tunnicliffe, Hyam, Nouble, McGoldrick