Wolves vs Birmingham - Wolves look for win against Birmingham to confirm promotion

Posted Thursday, April 12, 2018 by PA

Wolves stand on the brink of promotion back to the Premier League as they prepare to host midlands rivals Birmingham.

The Championship leaders need just three more points to ensure they go up after beating Derby 2-0 at Molineux on Wednesday night.

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will hope there are no injury issues from that match so the only decision he will have to make will be which of his attacking riches to pick from.

Leo Bonatini is the one vying for a recall after Ivan Cavaleiro came back into the team against the Rams. Benik Afobe has started the last two games without scoring so his place could be vulnerable.

Relegation-battling Birmingham remain desperate for Sam Gallagher to recover from the calf injury that has kept him out for the past month.

Without the on-loan Southampton player, Blues boss Garry Monk has just one recognised striker in the shape of Lukas Jutkiewicz.

With Che Adams set to serve the final game of his ban, it could mean another out-of-position start for Jeremie Boga in attack.

Midfielder Craig Gardner has resumed training and could feature on Sunday for Blues, who will go into the match still outside the relegation zone as Bolton and Barnsley face each other the previous day.