Tuesday 30th September, ko 7:45pm
Live on Sky Sports +
Match Officials:
Referee: JACOB MILES
Assistants: Ashley Allen and Steve Durnall
Fourth Official: Scott Jackson
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After losing their first EFL meeting with Burton Albion 2-0 in October 2016, Cardiff City have since won each of their last three in succession.
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Burton Albion have never won a Football League away game against Welsh opposition (D2 L3), losing each of the last three in a row.
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Having won their first three home league games this season, Cardiff lost their last home match 3-1 against Bradford City.
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Burton Albion are winless in their last seven away league games (D2 L5), having won three of their four on the road before this run (L1).
Cardiff City enter this fixture in strong form, sitting 4th in League One with 20 points from nine games. After a solid 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic and a stunning 2-1 EFL Cup victory at Burnley, the Bluebirds are flying high.
Manager Brian Barry-Murphy praised his side’s consistency:
“We’ve shown resilience and control in recent weeks. The lads are buying into the system, and we’re seeing the results. But we can’t afford to take our foot off the gas.”
Cardiff have kept six clean sheets in nine league games and boast one of the best defensive records in the division. Callum Robinson, who has scored three in his last four, will be key again.
Burton Albion: Searching for a Spark
Burton Albion, by contrast, are rooted to the bottom of the table with just 5 points. They’ve failed to score in their last four league matches, including a 4-0 home defeat to Plymouth.
Manager Gary Bowyer is under pressure but remains defiant:
“We know the results haven’t gone our way, but the belief is still there. We’ve got to be brave, especially against a side like Cardiff. One result can change everything.”
Burton’s away form is troubling—two losses and a draw in three games—and they’ve created few chances, with zero big chances in their last outing.
Key Players to Watch
- Cardiff – Callum Robinson: In red-hot form, Robinson’s movement and finishing could be decisive.
- Burton – Charlie Webster: A creative spark in midfield, Webster scored a brace on opening day but has struggled since.
Head-to-Head
- Last 3 league meetings: Cardiff won all three
- Last Burton win: EFL Cup 2017
- Last meeting: Cardiff 3-1 Burton (March 2018)
Prediction
Cardiff’s form, depth, and home advantage make them clear favourites. Burton may find a goal through a set piece or counter, but the Bluebirds should control the game.
