Match officials for City v Preston

It's his 2nd visit to the Cardiff City Stadium (the first last season when City beat Middlesbrough 1 - 0) and his 4th Cardiff match overall.

He will be assisted by MC Dexter and AJ Nunn. The 4th official is RJ Martin.

This season Mr Deadman has taken charge of 8 games issuing 26 yellow cards and two red.