What channel is Cardiff City vs Bristol City on? Kick-off time, how to watch, team news, head-to-head and more

Bristol City take on rivals Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium this weekend as they look to bounce back from their loss against Manchester City in the FA Cup last time out. The Premier League giants beat the Robins 3-0 but that was their first loss in 12 games in all competitions.

The Robins have been in great form in the Championship and beat Hull City last Saturday after a late penalty by striker Nakhi Wells. Their positive run of results has seen them rise up to 13th in the league table after a slow start to the season and they are 10 points off the play-offs. They will have to continue their upwards trajectory if they are to make a late push for the top six and there are a lot of clubs between them and the promotion slots right now.

As for Cardiff, it is all about survival for the Welsh outfit and they are four points above the drop zone. Huddersfield Town, who are now managed by their former boss Neil Warnock, have a game in-hand so the Bluebirds are nervously looking over their shoulder towards the bottom three. Their manager Sabri Lamouchi took over from Mark Hudson in late January and has won two of his opening six matches.

Here is a look at everything you need to know ahead of Bristol City vs Cardiff...

What time does Cardiff City vs Bristol City kick-off?

Cardiff City vs Bristol City kicks-off at 12:30 (GMT). The game is being held at the Cardiff City Stadium which holds 33,280 fans. Fans can also listen to audio commentary or watch on the Robins’ official club website, with one-game audio passes priced at £2.50 and games for £10.

Where can you watch Cardiff City vs Bristol City?

The game will be streamed live on the Sky Sports Red Button Service to subscribers of the channel, with Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United chosen as the main game instead.

What is the latest team news regarding both Cardiff City and Bristol City?

Bristol City will welcome back Anis Mehmeti and Harry Cornick after they were cup tied against Manchester City last time out. The pair joined the club in the January transfer window from Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town respectively. Kal Naismith, Tommy Conway and Rob Atkinson, but Kane Wilson is back and available.

Cardiff have Jamilu Collins, Ebou Adams and Callum Robinson in the treatment room. The latter is their top scorer this term on five goals and he has also chipped in with six assists. He joined last summer from fellow second tier side West Brom and put pen-to-paper on a three-year contract.

Bristol City vs Cardiff City head-to-head

The hosts have traditionally got the better of the Bluebirds in the past. Pearson’s side won 2-0 in the reverse fixture at Ashton Gate way back in August with Conway and Atkinson on the scoresheet that day. The pair have drawn on 21 occasions in the past.

Bristol City wins: 42

Draws: 21

Cardiff wins: 36