The Villans are expected to field the same team that beat Manchester City 2-0 at the City of Manchester Stadium last Saturday.
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However the Birmingham club will have to face Sheffield United without striker Chris Sutton (eye) and defender Mark Delaney (knee).
Sheffield United go into the game knowing that a win will see them playing top flight football next season whilst a defeat may require relying on results elsewhere.
The Blades have just one injury to Rob Hulse (broken leg) - Neil Warnock is expected to field the same team that beat Watford 1-0 at Bramall Lane last Saturday.