David Coote is one of the 18 'Select Group 2' professionally contracted referees this season.
His bio from the Football League reads:
A former Select Group assistant referee, Coote was appointed as an EFL referee in 2010. He has officiated at Wembley four times, and took charge of the FA Vase Final and League One Play-Off Final in 2014. As part of the PGMO exchange programme he has visited Japan, refereeing two senior matches and acting as fourth official in other games. A talented cricketer, David played cricket for Notts at various youth age groups, before committing to his refereeing career.
The first time he referee'd a Cardiff game was in 2012, a 2-1 home loss to Peterborough where he booked eight players, four from each side.
His only two other Cardiff games were against Ipswoch, one at CCS, a 3-1 home win in 2014 and a 0-0 away draw at Portman Rd a year ago.
The assistants are: Shaun Hudson and Tony Peart
Fourth Official: Darren Handley