Cardiff 1 – Derby 0: Narrow victory for The Bluebirds at home to The Rams

Cardiff City defeat Derby County 1-0 on Tuesday at the Cardiff City Stadium. Both sides came from defeats in their previous league games. Cardiff arrived at the game looking pick up points, following a previous defeat to Fulham while Derby were beaten 1-0 in the previous match against Luton Town. As things stand, Cardiff are in 18th place, with 39 points from 23 matches, while Derby sit in 23rd, with 21 points from 23.

After a goalless first half, The Bluebirds piled on the pressure in the second, thanks to Uche Ikpeazu giving Cardiff the lead just before the final whistle. The game ended with a 1-0 home victory.

Both coaches used the full entitlement. For Cardiff, Uche Ikpeazu, Mark Thomas Harris and Alfie Doughty, came on for Jordan Hugill, Isaak Davies and Joel Bagan, Derby replaced Kazim, Malcolm Ebiowei and Louie Sibley with Krystian Bielik, Luke Plange and Jason Knight.

There were bookings for Isaak Davies and Alfie Doughty from Cardiff. For Derby, Lee Buchanan, Curtis Davies, Max Bird and Festy Ebosele saw yellow.

Cardiff will play away against Queens Park Rangers, while Derby will face Barnsley at home.