Huddersfield staged a stunning late comeback to win 2-1 against Cardiff City on Wednesday night, meaning they are now on their longest unbeaten run in the second tier since 1919-20; they last suffered defeat on November 27.
The Terriers were 1-0 down with three minutes to go against the Bluebirds, but Josh Koroma equalised in the 88th minute before Jon Russell sparked wild celebrations at the John Smith’s Stadium as he struck a 96th-minute winner.
Carlos Corberan’s side have their eyes firmly set on a return to the Premier League 12 months after surviving relegation to League One by just six points.
Huddersfield have taken 14 points from the last 18 available on the road and beat league leaders Fulham in their last away trip.
Lee Bowyer said there was “no way” that Birmingham should have left Reading with nothing after losing 2-1 away at the Royals on Tuesday night.
The Blues have now picked up only one win in their last seven matches and have won just two in 14 since the start of December, although both of those victories came on home turf.
Meanwhile, only three sides have conceded more goals this season than Bowyer’s team, who have shipped 53 in 34 games.
LINKS >> Stream 1 HD Stream 2 HD Stream 3 HD
However, it was goalless when Birmingham visited the John Smith’s Stadium in October – the second successive draw between the two clubs
Birmingham centre-back Teden Mengi could be fit enough to return after a hamstring problem, which would allow Lee Bowyer to switch to a back three.
Fellow Manchester United loanee Tahith Chong is also nearing a return but Lee Bowyer described the winger as “rusty” this week, meaning he is unlikely to go straight into the starting lineup
