With an 11-point advantage over third position, Fulham are in an extremely strong position with regards to securing an immediate return to the Premier League.
Nevertheless, Marco Silva will not be overly pleased with his team’s recent performances with the Cottagers only defeating struggling Peterborough United by a 2-1 scoreline in midweek.
At this stage of the campaign, results are all that matter, but Fulham have been below par for three matches now, a natural concern for Silva ahead of four away fixtures in five games.
That said, Fulham have not lost on the road since a 4-1 defeat to Coventry City on October 2, a run spanning eight league matches.
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s double against Posh on Wednesday night made it 33 goals in the second tier, setting a new Championship high with 14 matches remaining.
Cardiff head into this fixture having failed to win in two games, a 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool being followed by a harsh 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town.
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Nevertheless, despite the disappointment of conceding two late goals at the John Smith’s Stadium, supporters will be delighted with the impact of interim boss Steve Morison.
Four wins from seven matches have moved the Bluebirds 15 points clear of the relegation zone, removing any concerns that the Welsh giants may lose their second-tier status.
Morison has previously criticised Cardiff’s efforts in the final third, but Tommy Doyle’s goal in midweek represented the eighth successive game that they have got on the scoresheet
