Last Updated: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:08
Billy Sharp is set to make his Southampton debut against promotion rivals Birmingham.
The striker joined Saints on Monday from Championship rivals Doncaster but was not involved in Tuesday night's 1-1 draw against Cardiff.
David Connolly will drop to the bench if Sharp is drafted straight into the starting line-up alongside top scorer Rickie Lambert.
Boss Nigel Adkins has a few injury concerns with defender Jos Hooiveld, winger Steve de Ridder (both hamstring) and midfielders Guly do Prado (thigh) and Richard Chaplow (knee) all carrying knocks.
Skipper Dean Hammond could return in midfield after dropping to the bench against Cardiff, while Japan forward Tadanari Lee is pushing for a full debut after two lively cameos from the bench.
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