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Birmingham City and Coventry City have reached an agreement over the management of their FA Cup fourth round tie at St Andrew’s.

The intriguing prospect became a reality on Tuesday night when the Sky Blues, who are playing at Blues’ ground this season, defeated Bristol Rovers in a replay.

And having been drawn out of the hat first for the fourth round, the Sky Blues will be the home team and Birmingham the away side, when they face off the weekend after next.

The very near-neighbours have officially confirmed their plans for the match in a joint statement, which will see the Sky Blues supporters continue to sit in the Kop from where they have watched their League One matches.

Blues’ fans will be given the Gil Merrick Upper and most of the Lower, traditional for travelling supporters, as well as the Main Stand.

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The Tilton Road End, normally the stronghold of St Andrew’s, remains reserved for Coventry City but depends on the number of tickets they sell for the Kop first. It is all-ticket.

The tie will take place on Saturday, January 25, with a 3pm kick-off.

Coventry’s average attendance at St Andrew’s over their 13 League One ‘home’ matches, is 6,219.

However, only 2,693 watched the 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers - less than the 2,878 which saw them draw with Ipswich at St Andrew’s in December.

Blues’ average attendance so far this term is 20,313, although their third round FA Cup win over Blackburn attracted only 7,330.

Full ticket prices can be found HERE.

A Blues statement said: "Coventry and Blues have worked closely together this season in making the groundshare arrangement as successful as possible, developing a friendly and productive relationship between the clubs.

"And we will continue that work for this tie, to ensure a great experience for all supporters on what has already become an eagerly awaited local derby.

"Both Coventry and ourselves hope that all supporters will embrace the uniqueness of the game and make it a memorable show of unity in football."