The last time the Hampshire-based official took charge of a Blues fixture was in our 2-2 home draw against Sunderland in the Premier League match on 15th August 2007. Goalkeeper Colin Doyle was the only Blues player booked on that occasion.
In total Keith Stroud refereed in 36 games last season in which he handed out 117 yellow cards and 7 reds.
P. Keane and J. Simpson will be Keith Stroud's assistants for the first gme of the new Coca-Cola Championship season at St Andrew's on Saturday lunchtime where kick-off is at 12.45pm.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click here