Blues have not had the pleasure of the Leicestershire-based official refereeing any of their games so far this season although Mr Friend has taken charge of one QPR game this term.
Kevin Friend was the referee in charge of QPR's opening Championship fixture against Leeds Utd at Loftus Road at the beginning of August when Damion Stewart was the only Rangers player to be booked.
In total Kevin Friend has taken charge of 17 games so far this season in which he has handed out 52 yellow cards and 3 reds.
I Evans and R Smith will be Kevin Friend's assistants for the match at St Andrew's on Boxing Day.
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