Town boss Mick McCarthy goes into Saturday’s third round FA Cup tie hoping a victory over Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln City and a run in the competition might help give the Blues’ up and down Championship season some impetus.
Boss Joe Royle will be waiting to see which of his injured players are nearest fitness before naming his side for this afternoon s game at Stoke (KO 3pm). The Blues have a lengthy injury list after Saturday s 1-0 victory over Luton Town.
Rampant Town shredded old Division One foes Sheffield United 5-1 at Portman Road on Tuesday night. Tommy Miller scored from the spot before Shefki Kuqi added the second. Leigh Bromby pulled one back but Richard Naylor, Kuqi again and Ian Westlake completed the rout.