Saturday 20th September, ko 3:00pm
Match Officials:
Referee: Martin Woods
Assistant Referee: David Flynn
Assistant Referee: Sean Rothwell
Fourth Official: Steven Copeland
Ahead of the weekend this is a 1st v 2nd fixture. At ko that may have changed depending on the results from the 12.30 games.
Cardiff City:
• Unbeaten at home this season, winning all three league matches and two cup ties
• Best defensive record in League One: just 2 goals conceded in 7 games
• Recent League form: W-W-W-W-D, including a dominant 4–0 win over Plymouth
• Key stat: No team has scored from open play against Cardiff in the League this season
Bradford City:
• Strong attacking side with 14 goals scored, second only to Huddersfield
• Away form is patchy: 1 win in 4 league away games, including a loss to Doncaster
• Recent League form: W-D-W-L-W, with a thrilling 3–2 win over Wimbledon
• Defensive frailties: 10 goals conceded, including 5 away from home
Cardiff City midfielder Alex Robertson could make his first appearance of the season in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Bradford City.
But defenders Dylan Lawlor and Gabriel Osho face late fitness tests after being taken off with groin injuries in Tuesday's 1-0 EFL Trophy win over Exeter.
Robertson, who played under boss Brian Barry-Murphy in Manchester City's academy, has not played since sustaining a shin injury in Cardiff's pre-season game at Notts County.
A hamstring problem set back his return, but Barry-Murphy says the 22-year-old midfielder is finally available for selection.
"Alex is back. He has been training fully with us since we last spoke. So he will be considered for the squad along with all the other players, he has played fine," Barry-Murphy said.
Less certain is whether Wales international Lawlor and recent signing Osho will make the squad following their niggles at St James Park.
"There are quite a few question marks leading into Saturday," said Barry Murphy, who is still unbeaten as Cardiff boss, having so far taken 17 points from a possible 21 to put the Bluebirds top of League One.
"Dylan came off with some pain in his groin, which I think he had on international duty with Wales as well, so we just have to be careful with that one.
"Gabriel Osho was the same, some fatigue and stiffness in his groin. So he will be checked today."
