Teams around Cardiff in Fulham, Huddersfield and Burnley all lost their respective matches. Neil Warnock’s soldiers battled their way to a win against Manuel Pellegrini’s Hammers – keeping themselves within touching distance of Premier League safety. Although they recorded another three points on the board, the Bluebirds’ efforts were matched by Brighton and Southampton, both winning two-goals-to-one. Will Neil Warnock overcome the Swans and get a first South Wales Derby win on his debut? Or will Steve Cooper’s Swans triumph over their capital city neighbours? Leave your Camarasa celebrates giving Cardiff a two-goal cushion over West HamĬardiff City ended their losing streak with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United last week – giving themselves hope in the bid for Premier League survival. Cardiff can move within two points of Play-Off spots with a win Whereas Swansea’s Steve Cooper is currently enjoying a bright start to his senior management career, having previously managed Wrexham’s youth side and Liverpool’s academy. Neil Warnock will be looking for yet another promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, despite his side’s shaky start to the season. It’s obvious to see that both managers have contrasting experiences in the world of football, almost at opposite end of the spectrum. Former Bluebird captain powers home in 2013 (BBC Wales Sport) The Managers Swansea, however, will be looking to prevent falling any lower in the table than they have in past weeks. Former loanee-Swan Steven Caulker scoring a bullet header from Craig Bellamy’s pinpoint corner.Īt the Liberty Stadium, however, Cardiff fell to a 3-0 drubbing under then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, with goals coming from former Bluebird Wayne Routledge, Nathan Dyer and Wilfried Bony.Ĭardiff will be looking for revenge and subsequently be looking to get their first win on the road this season. The last time the two sides met was in the Premier League, with Cardiff winning at the Cardiff City Stadium 1-0 in the first half of the season. Add 27 draws to this and we get the total of 107 games played between the two historic clubs. Swansea, on the other hand, have won a slightly less total of 35 games in this time. In history, Cardiff are the more dominant of the two Welsh clubs, with 44 wins out of 107 competitive games. Stephen McPhail clatters Leon Britton in midfield Head-to-Head It’s going to be a nervy night’s sleep for both sets of fans as huge bragging rights are on the line. Swansea have had a mixed run of form at home as of late, with their most recent game ending in a 0-3 disappointing defeat to Brentford.īoth sets of form point to a close match-up between the bitter rivals, that really could go either way. considering their away form last time in the Championship. Recent FormĬardiff are yet to win an away game this season, losing three and drawing three. With Steve Cooper and Neil Warnock at their respective helms, it’ll be a tough tie for both managers – young and old. How will the teams line up, and how will the game unravel? Tomorrow marks a huge day in Championship football, as Cardiff and Swansea will lock horns for the first time since the 2013/14 Premier League season. The last time around Cardiff lost 3-0 at the Liberty It’s been a while… and we’re back!
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