Preston v Cardiff. Team news and previews

Last updated : 18 October 2020 By Michael Morris

Sunday October 18th, ko 12noon. Live on Sky

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Match facts

  • Preston lost their last league game against Cardiff and haven’t lost consecutive such games against the Bluebirds since December 2008.
  • Cardiff City are looking to win consecutive away league matches against Preston for the first time since a run of three between 1969 and 1971.
  • Preston are looking to register consecutive league victories for the first time since February.
  • Cardiff have lost just once in their last seven away games in the Championship (W5 D1), losing 0-2 at Fulham in July.
  • Cardiff striker Kieffer Moore has scored six goals in his last nine league games, scoring those goals from just 10 shots on target.

Alex Neil

"Obviously Lee Tomlin being suspended is a good thing for us because he's always dangerous, whether he starts or comes on from the bench.

"Listen it's going to be a tough game, every time we play Cardiff it is - last year was the only time they've beat us since I've been here so we want to put another good performance in."

Neil Harris

"There has been an intense focus on Preston. I'd like to see more consistency in us and that starts on Sunday afternoon.

"It's a tough place to go; tough opposition and a well organised team under Alex Neil. We know we're going to be in for a tough game, but the players have been brilliant, absolutely brilliant.”

Match Officials:

Referee: KEITH STROUD
Assistants: Jonathan Hunt and Steven Meredith
Fourth Official : Dean Whitestone