The latest instalment of the Severnside derby takes place on Friday evening, and it is being broadcast live.
Neil Warnock
With Cardiff City sitting second bottom in the Championship after the opening 11 games, Paul Trollope was given his marching orders and replaced by Neil Warnock. The 67-year-old has wasted no time in making his mark on the squad; Sol Bamba, Marouane Chamakh, Junior Hoilett and Kieran Richardson have all been brought in this week.
Warnock’s first game in charge promises to be a fiery one, as Bristol City make the short trip over the Severn Bridge for a Friday night match under the lights at the Cardiff City Stadium. Having won each of their last three league matches, the Robins occupy a play-off place going into the clash in South Wales.
Kieran Richardson, one of four free agents signed by Cardiff this week
The Key Battle – Sean Morrison v Tammy Abraham
Chelsea loanee Abraham is the most talked about player in the Football League at this moment in time, and with good reason.
He leads the way in the Championship scoring charts with eight league goals and scored for England u-21’s over the international break; Bluebirds skipper Morrison will have his work cut out to keep the prospect quiet.
England’s Tammy Abraham scores their fifth goal
Last Meeting:
A goal in each half secured Cardiff a 2-0 win at Ashton Gate in the two sides’ most recent meeting in March, with Lex Immers and Stuart O’Keefe on target.
Overall, Cardiff have won 31 of these meetings, Bristol City have the edge with 36 victories and there have been 21 draws.
Recent form (most recent last):
Cardiff – LLLWLL
Bristol City – DLDWWW
Who’s the ref?
James Linington takes the whistle for this one. So far this season he has given 42 yellow cards and one red in his nine games.
What time is kick off?
The action in the Welsh capital gets underway at 7.45pm.
A general view inside the stadium before the match – Cardiff City Stadium
Where can I watch it?
The match is live on Sky Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Odds
Cardiff – 9/5
Draw – 23/10
Bristol City – 6/4
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
