Josh Carson’s first two senior goals saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Portman Road. The 17-year-old netted in each half before Paddy McCarthy pulled one back for the Eagles.
A James McFadden penalty eight minutes before half-time condemned Town to their second successive home defeat as Birmingham left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. The spotkick had been awarded for handball by Moritz Volz.
Boss Mick McCarthy warns that 20th-placed Brighton will be far from easy opponents as the Blues look to go top of the Championship following Bournemouth s 1-0 defeat at Leeds last night.