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Birmingham vs Aston Villa is the big Championship clash today - and fans can watch the match on TV and online.
Both sides still harbour slim hopes of obtaining a top six spot come the end of the season, with the Blues have shocking fans by fighting their way above their rivals after 35 games.
Villa have endured a difficult campaign after losing to Fulham in last season's Championship play-off final.
Dean Smith was appointed after Steve Bruce lost his job in October, and the former Brentford boss has won eight of his 24 games in charge.
There is also the option to take out a NowTV subscription to watch the Championship showdown.
Fans without a subscription can still tune in by purchasing a Sky Sports pass via NOW TV.
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Ahead of the much-anticipated fixture, Villa boss Smith has expressed his emotion surrounding the derby.
"I've sat in the stands as an Aston Villa fan,” Smith said.
"Even as Brentford manager last season, I came to watch the 2-0 win at Villa Park with my daughter. I know what it means to supporters."
“It means a lot due to my allegiances here as a child.
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“My father worked here for 25 years as a steward. People often forget I’ve been in football for 30 years, and none of those 30 years have been at Aston Villa.
“My allegiance has been as a kid and I’ve always kept hold of that allegiance.
“For me, it wasn’t an emotional decision [to join Villa, it was a rational decision. The emotions come from family and friends.”
Villa could leapfrog their rivals if they are to snatch a win at St Andrew’s, but could slip five-points behind Birmingham with a defeat.