Darren Purse
Ex-Birmingham defender on BBC Radio WM

I'm hoping the standing ovation and applause was for Lukas Jutkiewicz as well.

Every time he puts a Blues shirt on he gives it all and never gives in. I love watching him play and what he does for the team is fantastic.

After Marc Roberts heads over the Derby bar, there's a big moment for Birmingham fan Troy Deeney.

The 33-year-old makes his debut for the club following his move from Watford.

Deeney replaces Lukas Jutkiewicz up front and is roared onto the pitch and then has his name sung by Blues supporters.

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Tahith Chong is back on his feet and takes the applause of the home crowd as he heads to the side lines.

He looks okay to continue.

There's a break in play as Birmingham's Tahith Chong needs some treatment after picking up a head injury.

Both players head towards their respective technical areas for a drink and some tactical instructions.

An entertaining game, this one!

Colchester, just minutes after conceding a penalty and an equaliser against Barrow, restore their lead despite going down to 10 men earlier in the second half.

Tom Eastman puts them 3-2 up against the Bluebirds.

Meanwhile, League Two leaders Harrogate are still being held 2-2 against Newport.

A first real save to make for Blues keeper Matija Sarkic, who parries away a fierce strike from Tom Lawrence.

The Wales international tricked his way past a defender before unleashing a left-footed shot from the edge of the box.

The corner initially comes to nothing as a Derby head clears.

Kristian Pederson looks to get the Blues going again, but his attempted cross is booted away.

Good defensive header at the back post by Derby left-back Lee Buchanan to divert a cross from Tahith Chong behind for a corner.

Maxime Colin was racing into the box looking to get on the end of that one.

Barrow make their player advantage count against Colchester, and it comes from the spot.

Ollie Banks scores his fourth goal in four games as he fires home from a penalty after Jordan Stevens was brought down.

2-2 with just over 10 minutes left on the clock.

Blues midfielder Ivan Sunjic picks up a yellow card for pulling back Tom Lawrence in the centre-circle as the Rams looked to mount an attack.

Almost an identical incident to Graeme Shinnie's booking in the first half, albeit in a less dangerous position.

Good move from Birmingham to create space for Maxime Colin to cross.

Lukas Jutkiewicz gets his head on the ball, but had fouled his man in the process.

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Harlee Dean cuts out a low cross inside the six yard box after Derby got in down the left flank.

Tom Lawrence then shoots wide from just inside the box, but the offside flag was up against a Rams man.

Colchester have been reduced to 10 players against Barrow and maybe that is a route back into this game for the Bluebirds.

Luke Chambers sees red for a second yellow card and it comes after he protests against a foul on Offrande Zanzala.

Just over 20 minutes remain in that one.

There's not been a particularly high tempo at the start of the second half.

Jeremie Bela injects some pace after advancing into the middle and having a shot blocked.

It looks like Louie Sibley is playing just behind Sam Baldock and Jack Stretton for Derby.

Darren Purse
Ex-Birmingham defender on BBC Radio WM

If they get a second goal, it'll settle everything down for Birmingham.

Any little mistake and you get nervous at the back and things can change.

Derby are playing three really high up now.

Birmingham almost catch Derby napping right at the start of the second half.

Tahith Chong cuts in from the right and sends a deep inswinging cross to the back post.

Left wing-back Jeremie Bela gets on the end of it but sends the ball into the side-netting from a narrow angle.

Birmingham get the second half going.

Lee Bowyer's men are 45 minutes away from a place in the top six.

Derby have brought on striker Jack Stretton for midfielder Graeme Shinnie at the break.

Troy Deeney was warming up during the interval, but there are no signs of any changes by the hosts.

Back under way in tonight's League Two fixtures as the second half gets going.

As it stands, Harrogate remain top of the tree but are currently being held 2-2 against Newport.

Colchester still lead Barrow 2-1. Can the Bluebirds find another goal to level it up?

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Scott Hogan's strike separates the two sides at the break.

The Irishman broke the deadlock after Derby played themselves into trouble.

The Rams have dominated possession, but have created almost nothing with it.

Tom Lawrence takes, shoots with the laces, and hits the Birmingham wall.

Blues win a throw-in right by their own corner flag.