CARDIFF CITY v SHEFFIELD UTD: BIG GAME GUIDE
Cardiff return to the Cardiff City Stadium today to take on a Sheffield United side which has won their last two on the bounce under new boss Paul Heckingbottom.
The Bluebirds are in decent form themselves, having won three of their last four outings. Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
What time is Cardiff City v Sheffield United kick-off? Cardiff City v Sheffield United kicks off today, at 3pm.
Is Cardiff City v Sheffield United on TV?
No. The game will not be shown on live television.
What about live streaming? The fixture will be streamed on Cardiff City TV. Passes for the match can be purchased for £10. It can also be watched on the Sky Sports App.
You can also follow live updates from Cardiff City Stadium via our match blog which will be available on our Cardiff page.
What’s the latest team news? Steve Morison has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of the Blades.
Isaac Vassell and Sam Bowen remain long-term absentees, with the latter now likely to be out until the new year.
For the visitors, Rhian Brewster (hamstring) and Oliver Norwood (calf) both came off during the second half against Bristol City and will be assessed ahead of the trip to south Wales.
Robin Olsen and Oli McBurnie are out, as too is John Fleck, whose heart condition continues to be assessed.
What have the managers said? Cardiff City boss Steve Morison:
“Excellent team. Shouldn’t be where they are in the league. Fantastic players. Fantastic talents. New manager. They got a good result last week. It’s going to be a tough, tough test, but we’re looking forward to it.”
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom: “We know they’re tough opponents, they started the season fantastically and then had a big dip. They’re still the same group of players who have shown they’re capable of winning at this level. So we know it’s going to be tough, every game away from home in the Championship is tough. I think they’ll be up and at us and they’re going to try make things as difficult as possible for us.”
What are the latest betting odds?
Cardiff City - 21/10; Draw - 12/5; Sheffield United - 5/4
(Odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of publication)
Match facts
■■This is the first league meeting between Cardiff City and Sheffield United since April 2018, when the sides drew 1-1 in the Championship. ■■Sheffield United are winless in six league games against Cardiff (D3 L3) since a 3-0 victory in March 2009 under Kevin Blackwell.