Birmingham City are down to 10 men!

Forward Che Adams is shown a straight red after a bad foul on Martin Cranie.

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Moments after Mickey Demetriou gives rivals Newport the lead at Carlisle, things get much worse for Hartlepool.

Pools go a goal down at fellow strugglers Cheltenham, who can secure survival with a draw, as Danny Wright heads home Harry Pell's cross.

As it stands, Pools are five points adrift of safety.

There's been a big goal in the race for the title as well, as leaders Doncaster go 1-0 down at fifth-placed Exeter, Jordan Moore-Taylor giving the Grecians an early lead. 

Lukas Jutkiewicz is not letting that early penalty miss knock him off his stride.

The striker turns well on the edge of the area but his shot goes just past the post.

Former Aston Villa man Derrick Williams goes on an enterprising run into the Villa area but he loses his balance evading a challenge and can not keep his effort on target.

Birmingham have the ball in the net but it's ruled out for a foul on full-back Tommy Smith by Jacques Maghoma.

Elsewhere, David Nugent has given Derby the lead over Wolves.

There's been a long delay at Reading where Wigan's Shaun MacDonald is receiving lengthy treatment for a suspected broken leg following a challenge with George Evans, who has gone into the book.

It's going to be a late finish at the Mad Stad because of what appears to be a very nasty injury.

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The hosts force a succession of corners but Villa deal well with them.

Steve Bruce's side are yet to create anything so far.

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This is a big goal at the bottom of League Two.

Newport's Mickey Demetriou leaps to meet Sean Rigg's free-kick and head the Exiles in front at play-off hopefuls Carlisle.

Thar result would relegate Hartlepool if the scores stay this way at full-time, with Pools drawing 0-0 at Cheltenham.

Crewe are the only other side to have scored in the fourth tier, James Jones giving the Railwaymen the lead at title-chasing Plymouth.

Penny for Lukas Jutkiewicz's thoughts.

The Blues striker has failed to score in his last six and has now missed a glorious chance to give his side a precious lead from the penalty spot today.

The ex-Huddersfield loanee has just seen a long range effort go over the bar. 

Leeds, who need a win to keep their play-off hopes alive, are on top but yet to force a save from Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy.

Meanwhile, sixth-placed Fulham lead 1-0 against Brentford thanks to Tom Cairney's goal.

You wonder whether the Blackburn players know what's just happened down in the West Midlands.

They're firmly on top against Aston Villa but are yet to create a clear chance.

Incredible drama at St Andrew's where Birmingham City have missed a penalty.

Lukas Jutkiewicz's effort was saved by Joel Coleman after Che Adams was fouled by Mark Hudson in the area.

Dream start for Reading at the Madejski Stadium, who know a win will secure a play-off place.

A bright start from the Royals is rewarded by Yann Kermorgant meeting Jordan Obita's cross with a thumping header.

As it stands, Wigan will be relegated back to League One today.

First chance of the game at St Andrew's goes the way of the visitors but Tareiq Holmes-Dennis guides his edffort just wide.

Andrew Makin: Going to be a sad weekend if @LaticsOfficial, external relegated & @OfficialBWFC, external promoted! Come on Wigan, Villa, Huddersfield & Peterborough.

Exiled Rover: Huddersfield refusing to compete against BFC contravenes EFL rules and probably sends Blackburn down today.

In case you've not heard, Huddersfield have made 10 changes to their starting XI at Blackburn's relegation rivals Birmingham this afternoon.

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Blackburn have made a bright start at Ewood Park but Sam Gallagher's ball into the box beats everyone.

Hartlepool fans aren't the only ones in fancy dress today - there are a fine array of costumes among the visiting Aston Villa fans at Blackburn.

Darth Vadar and Donald Trump are among those heading for the away end at Ewood Park.

But do Rovers have a Luke Skywalker in their ranks to restore balance to their survival force?

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We are under way at Blackburn and our nine other Championship 15:00 BST kick offs.

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Harry Redknapp said he had no "magic wand" upon being appointed Birmingham boss last week.

The veteran manager will need to lean on all of his experience to arrest a shocking run of form that has seen Blues win two of their last 25 matches.

Huddersfield booked their place in the play-offs on Tuesday but Redknapp is not expecting an easy ride today.

He told BBC WM: "They're a good side and we've got make sure we get after them.

"I went up with QPR through the play-offs a few years ago and I changed the team a bit after we'd got in there but we kept winning games.

"They will be up for the game. Nobody wants to lose and whoever they put out there will be having a real go."

That said, you'd imagine Redknapp is pretty pleased to see the Terriers make 10 (ten) changes for today's game.