PRESTON V CARDIFF: BIG-MATCH SPOTLIGHT
CARDIFF City look to win back-to-back matches for the first time since August as they take on 16th-placed Preston North End.
Here’s is everything you need to know about the match.
What time does Preston North End v Cardiff City kick-off?
The game kicks off on Saturday, November 20 at 3pm.
Is Preston North End v Cardiff City on TV?
No, the game will NOT be shown live on TV.
What about live streaming?
Due to EFL broadcasting rules, the game will NOT be streamed in the UK and Ireland.
Alternatively, you can follow our live blog from Deepdale on the Cardiff City page at walesonline. co.uk.
What’s the latest team news?
Preston will be without several key players against Cardiff.
Patrick Bauer (heel), Ched Evans (foot), Connor Wickham (hamstring), Isaiah Brown (achiles tendon) and Matthew Olosunde (heel) are out.
Josh Murphy is injured but also ineligible to play against his parent club.
Cardiff will be without three players against Preston due to fitness issues. James Collins is a doubt with his broken thumb, Sam Bowen is missing with a foot injury, while Isaac Vassell remains absent long term.
What have the managers said? Preston boss Frankie McAvoy: “In the main we have made Deepdale a tough place to come since that opening game of the season which is pleasing and hopefully, we can make it tough for Cardiff at the weekend.
“Steve Morison has gone in and stabilised the ship a bit, he seems to have managed to galvanise the players as well so it will be a tough one as they all are but one I’m looking forward to.”
Cardiff City boss Steve Morison: “The club have put their trust in me, and it’s up to me to repay that now.”
“Our short-term goal is getting higher in the league, and we need to do that together as a group. It’s about getting the players and staff all going in the right direction.
“I aim for everyone to enjoy their work every single day, because that’s what it’s all about. I ask the fans to trust us, stay with us, and believe in what we’re trying to do.”
What are the latest betting odds?
Preston - 23/20; Draw - 23/10; Cardiff City - 12/5
(Odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of publication) Who is the referee?
The referee for the game will be Leigh Doughty. The Lancashire official will be assisted by Robert Merchant and Shaun Hudson. The fourth official will be Ben Toner.
Match facts
■ Preston have lost their last three league games against Cardiff, their worst losing run against the Bluebirds since losing eight in a row between 1968 and 1972.
■ Cardiff City have won their last two away league matches against Preston, as many as in their previous 15 visits to Deepdale combined.
■ Preston North End are looking to win three consecutive home league matches for the first time since December 2020.
■ Cardiff City are looking to record consecutive league wins for the first time since beating Wycombe and Birmingham in April and May last season.