Blues went top of the table after this afternoon's thrilling local derby win over Wolves at the Molineux in a game that had everything including an injury-time penalty save from Colin Doyle to clinch the points.

Wolves were well on top in the first half before Andrew Cole scored his first goal for the club at the start of the second half.

Then Wolves grabbed the lead in the space of five minutes with a brace by Michael McIndoe.

Amazingly Blues' never-say-die attitude kept them alive with Nicklas Bendtner drawing level before Cameron Jerome coolly slotting home the winner two
minutes from time.

There was more drama with Blues' man of the match Colin Doyle saving McIndoe's penalty deep into injury time.

Steve Bruce had the satisfaction of naming an unchanged side with all players fit to start against local rivals Wolves.

Wolves came flying out of the starting blocks and had Blues on the back foot immediately.

There were half-hearted appeals for a penalty when Seyi Olofinjana tumbled over under pressure from Radhi Jaidi.

Former Blues man Gary Breen was the first man in the book after only five minutes when he caught Nicklas Bendtner with a crude late challenge on the touchline.

Blues were looking a little jittery with the pressure of automatic promotion weighing heavily on their shoulders.

Wolves appeared to be adapting to the early kick-off more favourably than the visitors.

First shot of the game fell to Michael Kightly who curled his free-kick from outside the box just wide of the upright.

There were appeals for a Blues penalty in the 18th minute when McSheffrey got the better of Jackie McNamara and then appeared to be tripped by the full-back
but a corner was the decision.

A minute Larsson was fouled 25 yards from goal. McSheffrey stepped up to curl the ball inches over Matt Murray's bar.

Moments later Wolves were on the attack through McIndoe who had the Blues on the defensive.

Eventually the ball fell to Andy Keogh who crossed to Olofinjana but his header was wide.

Amazingly the game turned into attack versus defence with both teams taking their turn at trying to break the deadlock.

First chance came when Cole flicked the ball to Stephen Clemence who crashed his shot against the bar.

The ball bounced down to Jody Craddock who saw his clearance hit McSheffrey on the head and almost sneak in at the far post.

Kightly was next to cross for Keogh who could only look on in disbelief as his header was saved point-blank by Colin Doyle.

Blues broke away immediately and Bendtner picked out Cole in the six-yard box.

The Blues number eight turned and swivelled before unleashing a fierce low shot that Murray tipped just round the post for a corner.

It was back up the other end with McIndoe's long-range shot palmed out to Keogh who had his shot somehow smothered between Doyle's legs.

Blues were back on the attack again with Bendtner teeing up Cole again but he failed to test Murray.

There was no time to catch your breath as Jay Bothroyd skipped past Kelly into the box and forced yet another fine save out of the Blues keeper.

Seyi Olofinjana was the next man in the book in the 37th minute for a late challenge on Seb Larsson.

Bruno N'Gotty chipped the free-kick in to McSheffrey who cut inside and hit a low shot that Murray saved at the near post.

There was still no let-up with McNamara picking out Keogh but yet again Doyle raced out off his line to thwart the Wolves striker.

Wolves maintained the pressure and Keogh had the ball at his feet again but this time he curled his shot wide of the post.

Finally the half-time whistle came and both sets of fans could look back on an amazing 45 minutes of football without a goal!

Half-time: Wolves 0 Blues 0

First shot of the half fell to Wolves five minutes into the half. McIndoe cut in from the left and hit a tame curling effort straight at Doyle.

Wolves danger-man Keogh had another chance minutes later with a shot from the edge of the box that fizzed past the post.

Incredibly Blues took the lead in the 54th minute with Cole grabbing his first goal in a Blues shirt.

It was route-one stuff with Doyle's free-kick flicked on by Bendtner to Cole who applied the deftest of touches past the advancing Murray and into an empty net.

Blues' hearts were in their mouths when McNamara flashed the ball across the six-yard box and the defence appeared to go into slow motion as everyone looked on but eventually the ball was hooked to safety.

Wolves went close again on the hour mark when McNamara floated the ball across to the far post where Bothroyd headed wide.

Cameron Jerome replaced goal scorer Cole in the 61st minute.

At the same time Wolves replaced a former Blues man with another as Jamie Clapham came on for Breen.

It was all level in the 66th minute when McIndoe equalised for Wolves.

Kightly got the better of McSheffrey and crossed to McIndoe whose header was almost stopped by Doyle but it found its way in off the post.

Fabrice Muamba was the first Blues man in the book for a blatant trip on Kightly.

Disaster struck in the 71st when McIndoe grabbed his second goal in five minutes to give Wolves the lead.

The defence went to sleep when Bothroyd tumbled in the box and the ball stopped in play.

Kightly pounced on the loose ball and crossed for McIndoe who made no mistake with his header.

The game turned on a referee's decision when N'Gotty appeared to flatten Kightly in the penalty area but play-on was the decision.

Blues raced away with Cameron Jerome who won a corner. McSheffrey curled in the resultant kick to Bendtner who made no mistake with a bullet header to draw Blues level again.

Neill Collins continued his protestations after the goal and earned himself a booking.

Next in the book was McSheffrey for a late tackle on McNamara a minute later.

The chances continued with Keogh flashing another shot wide of Doyle's post.

The referee's pen was getting hotter by the minute with Radhi Jaidi next in the book after conceding a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Bothroyd took the free-kick too early and earned himself a booking.

Bothroyd was replaced by Stephen Ward in the 87th minute.

Unbelievably Blues took the lead with just two minutes left through substitute Jerome.

The Blues striker sprung the offside trap before racing into the box and, despite having Larsson and Bendtner unmarked in the centre, the £3m man opted to shoot and slotted the ball under Murray.

The Blues players, management and fans alike went wild celebrating a goal that could go a long way to securing their return to the top flight.

Mehdi Nafti made his obligatory appearance replacing Larsson in the final minute of normal time.

Then just as it looked like Blues were on their way to a crucial win, Wolves were awarded a penalty.

However Blues' hero of the day Doyle remained brave as he dived to his right to save McIndoe's spot kick and deny the former Doncaster man a hat-trick.

This was Wolves' fourth miss from the spot this season.

Blues are now firmly in the driving seat with just two games remaining.

Next stop St. Andrew's next Saturday and the visit of play-off hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday as the countdown to the Premiership continues.

Blues: Colin Doyle, Stephen Kelly, Bruno N'Gotty, Radhi Jaidi, Martin Taylor, Sebastian Larsson (90, Mehdi Nafti), Fabrice Muamba, Stephen Clemence, Gary McSheffrey (90, Rowan Vine), Andy Cole (Cameron Jerome), Nicklas Bendtner.
Goals: Andrew Cole (54), Nicklas Bendtner (77), Cameron Jerome (88).
Bookings: Fabrice Muamba (69), GaryMcSheffrey (81), Radhi Jaidi (39), Stephen Clemence (90).

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Matt Murray, Jackie McNamara,, Neill Collins, Gary Breen (Jamie Clapham),
Jody Craddock, Seyi Olofinjana, Michael McIndoe, Jay Bothroyd, Andy Keogh
Goals: Michael McIndoe (66, 71)
Bookings: Gary Breen (5), Seyi Olofinjana (37), Neill Collins (77), Jay Bothroyd (85)

Attendance: 22,754