Johnson reverts to Barnsley XI

The head coach made six changes for the midweek Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth Argyle at Ashton Gate.

Jens Hegeler continues alongside Bailey Wright in central defence and there is no place in the squad for Aden Flint.

New signing Niclas Eliasson is among the substitutes.

Birmingham City: Stockdale, Nsue, Roberts, Morrison, Grounds, Maghoma, Gardner, Ndoye, Davis, Adams, Donaldson. Subs: Kuszczak, Robinson, Kieftenbeld, Gleeson, Tesche, Cotterill, Harding.

Bristol City: Fielding, Pisano, Wright, Hegeler, Bryan, Brownhill, K.Smith, Pack, Paterson, Reid, Diédhiou. Subs: Lucic, Baker, Magnusson, O’Neil, O’Dowda, Eliasson, Hinds.

Referee: Mr D Bond.