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Image source, Getty Images Charlton Athletic have signed striker Lyndon Dykes from fellow Championship side Birmingham City on a permanent transfer. The 30-year-old Scotland international has penned a deal with the Addicks until the end of the season. He becomes Nathan Jones' second signing of the January transfer window after Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke joined on a six-month loan. Dykes made 24 appearances for Blues this season but has not scored since September. Altogether, he scored seven goals in 55 games for the club.

However, despite enjoying what was an eye-catching flurry on either side of November's international break, Chris Davies' men have gone crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen putting in a nightmare display as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming away at Sheffield United, Birmingham have collected just one-point from any of their previous four consecutive Championship appearances.

Starting with the hosts, while Birmingham might have only made their Championship return this season, it is no secret that Chris Davies' men have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine play-off charge this time around. Despite heading into November's international break with a 2-1 loss away at Middlesbrough, the Blues know that they can move within touching distance of the top-six here. Getting November underway with back-to-back 4-0 romps against Millwall and Portsmouth respectively, Birmingham will be dreaming of a repeat performance here.

Isobel Goodwin's stunning long-range strike and a Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah header helped London City Lionesses secure a vital draw to clinch promotion to the Women's Super League.

Birmingham City will want to send Lou away with a positive result in their last game of the season as they aim for promotion to the WSL.

Tore Andre Flo revealed that, despite his illustrious Chelsea career, his first love in English football was actually Birmingham City, a struggling team during his youth.

"He is held in the highest regard by everyone at the club and he is loved by our fans like no other player in recent history."

Birmingham's dominance is exemplified by their impressive League One form, registering 13 points from their last five matches as they seek to maintain momentum.

Birmingham City were stunned by Peterborough United in the Vertu Trophy final, despite controlling 75% possession.