Blues have collected only two points from their last 10 matches away from St Andrew's since winning 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur in Alex McLeish's first match in charge in early December.

They find themselves in the bottom three along with the Cottagers after surrendering a two goal lead in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool - and could be relegated if they lose to Roy Hodgson's side and Bolton Wanderers and Reading collect maximum points.

Kelly said: "A draw against Liverpool wasn't a bad result but we knew a win would have pulled us out of the relegations places.

"Unfortunately, it means we are right in there with two games to go and this weekend's game is even bigger than it already was if that is possible.

"I know our away form hasn't been great but we have to go there and make sure we win the game. Everyone has to be focused and show the determination to get the win. We need three points to knock Fulham out of the running. Nothing else will do."