Blues have already had the pleasure of the Lancashire-based official taking charge of one of their games this season whilst Mr Halsey is yet to take charge of a Sunderland game this term.
The last time Mark Halsey refereed a Blues game was in our 1-1 home draw against Wolves back on 18th November. No Blues players were booked on that occasion.
In total Mark Halsey has refereed 28 games so far this season in which he has handed out 73 yellow cards and 8 reds.
D Bryan and R Burton will be Mark Halsey's assistants for the game at St Andrew's on Tuesday night.
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