Cardiff v Charlton. Match preview

Last updated : 07 March 2015 By Michael Morris

C:WindowsTempphp7BBC.tmpCardiff goalkeeper David Marshall is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Charlton.

The Scotland international was withdrawn from their midweek win at Rotherham at half-time after suffering from a tight groin and could be replaced by Simon Moore.

Anthony Pilkington remains on the long-term injury list, while Scott Malone is yet to regain full fitness after a couple of weeks out.

Russell Slade will have Peter Whittingham available for selection again after the midfielder completed his ban, but he faces a battle to regain his starting spot after Joe Ralls impressed in his place in the 3-1 win on Tuesday.

Johann Gudmundsson and Chris Solly are expected to return for Charlton.Midfielder Gudmundsson and right-back Solly both missed the midweek win over Nottingham Forest with muscular injuries but should be in contention.

Roger Johnson, Callum Harriott and Igor Vetekole are hoping to shake off knocks to feature.But captain Johnnie Jackson (leg) is still sidelined along with left-back Rhoys Wiggins (calf) and winger Franck Moussa (knee)

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

  • The earlier meeting this season ended as a 1-1 draw at The Valley on Boxing Day.
  • Cardiff have won only one of the last seven meetings. Their only win since 1985 was 2-0 at home in October 2008.
  • Charlton have won two of the last four meetings at Cardiff, drawing one and losing one.

Cardiff

  • Cardiff have won two of their last three games, after winning none of their previous eight games in all competitions.
  • Cardiff have not won any of their last five home games in all competitions. Their last win at the Cardiff City Stadium was 1-0 in the Championship on 10 January.

Charlton

  • Charlton have won four of their last five games, after winning none of their previous 14 in all competitions.
  • Charlton have won only one of their last eight away games. Their only win on the road since early November was 3-0 at Wigan on 20 February.