Cardiff boss Russell Slade will be without Anthony Pilkington once more when they welcome Blackburn tonight (ko 7:45pm).

The winger was closing in on a return from his hamstring problem before suffering a setback having slipped in training and it will be two weeks before the former Norwich man can train with his team-mates again.

Slade is likely to ring the changes as the Bluebirds, without a win in six games after their 0-0 draw with Brighton last week, search for their first victory since early January.

Kadeem Harris, Alex Revell and Eoin Doyle are all likely to come into contention to boost an attack which managed just one shot on target against the Seagulls.

Blackburn are set to be without Ben Marshall.The midfielder came off in the 4-1 FA Cup fifth-round win over Stoke at the weekend with a shoulder problem which will take another couple of days before it can be properly assessed, according to boss Gary Bowyer.

Jason Lowe remains sidelined with his foot injury but veteran David Dunn returned to full training on Monday following his calf problem while both Bolton loanees Alex Baptiste and Jay Spearing are eligible to appear again.

Bowyer made eight changes against the Potters and must decide how many of the starting line-up he wants to retain, with hat-trick hero Josh King having declared himself fit following cramp.

Referee: Brendan Malone.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-Head

• The earlier meeting this season ended as a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park in August.

• Cardiff have won three of the last four meetings in all competitions, drawing the other. Blackburn's last win was 3-2 at home in the FA Cup in January 2005.

• Cardiff are unbeaten in the last three meetings at home in all competitions, winning the last two. Blackburn's last win there was 2-1 in the old Division Two in April 1985.

Cardiff

• Cardiff have not won any of their last six games in all competitions, losing four. Their last win was 1-0 against Fulham at home in the Championship on 10 January.

• That win against Fulham is Cardiff's only victory in their last six home games in the Championship.

Blackburn

• Blackburn have won two of their last three games in the Championship, after winning only one of their previous nine.

• Blackburn have not won any of their last eight away games in the Championship, losing four. Their last league win on the road was 3-1 at Nottingham Forest on 25 October.

Source: PA