CARDIFF V HUDDERSFIELD: BIG-MATCH SPOTLIGHT
THE Steve Morison caretaker era concludes this afternoon when Cardiff City host Huddersfield Town in the Welsh capital.
Here is everything you need to know about the clash...
What time is Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town kick-off?
The game kicks off today at 3pm.
Is Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town on TV?
No. The game will not be shown live on TV.
What about live streaming? The fixture can be listened to via audio passes both in the UK and abroad, because the game has been chosen for broadcast internationally. You can view the audio options here.
You can also follow live updates from Cardiff City Stadium via our match blog which will be available on our Cardiff City page.
What’s the latest team news?
There is no change from Cardiff City’s perspective, with Morison reporting a clean bill of health following Wednesday’s defeat by QPR.
That will be of some relief as Kieffer Moore went down after a whack on Wednesday, but Morison said he is fine and raring to go.
That means James Collins, Tom Sang and Isaac Vassell are the three senior absentees for the hosts.
For the visitors, captain Jonathan Hogg and Duane Holmes will both have injuries assessed ahead of the Terriers’ trip to Cardiff.
They should have no other new injury issues beyond those two doubts.
What have the managers said? Cardiff City interim boss Steve Morison:
“I honestly believe that if we get that one result, it just gets the monkey off our back.
“Forget about myself. This club needs a win. The players need a win. The fans need a win. [The media] needs us to win, so you can write more positive than negative! Everyone needs a win.
“That’s what we are all striving to do and I hope that everyone can feel that and sense that from the way the players are playing and the words that are coming out of my mouth.”
Huddersfield Town boss Carlos Corberan:
“[Cardiff ] has some similarities to the beginning of the season and some changes because the coach always wants to bring his own personality and details.
“But they’re working with similar players and a similar shape. They have experienced Championship players and I saw a competitive team against Stoke City, and then the other day they were very competitive against a good QPR side. We are focused on the details that can have an influence on the game.
“Cardiff have physical players and are one of the only teams that haven’t conceded yet from a corner, which is an interesting challenge for us and gives us motivation to be the first team to do that.”
Who’s the referee?
David Webb is the man in charge. Daniel Leach and Matthew McGrath willasist him, with Lee Swabey the fourth official.
What are the latest betting odds?
Cardiff City - 13/10; Draw - 12/5 Huddersfield Town - 21/10 (Odds courtesy of bet365 and correct at time of publication)
Match facts
Cardiff City are unbeaten in their last 15 games against Huddersfield in all competitions ( W10 D5) since a 1-0 defeat in January 2003.
Huddersfield have played seven away league matches at the Cardiff City Stadium without winning (D1 L6), with only Birmingham and Millwall (8 each) playing more without winning.
Cardiff City have lost their last six home league matches - it is their longest ever home losing run in the Football League
Huddersfield have taken just four points from their last 11 away league matches in Wales ( W1 D1 L9), losing 1-0 there this season against Swansea.
Three of Huddersfield’s first six league goals this season came in the first half of games. Since then, just two of their 14 league goals have come in the opening 45 minutes.