Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:53 am
TEAM NEWS
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has been given a boost with the return to training of Craig Bellamy, who could be handed a place on the bench.
Centre-back Ben Turner is still a doubt after missing the last two games with a foot injury.
Leeds' new signing Michael Tonge could make his debut but fellow midfielder Paul Green (knee) is out.
Michael Brown (hamstring) is doubtful while David Norris (thigh) is expected to miss out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 49th competitive meeting of Cardiff and Leeds.
• Cardiff are unbeaten in 13 league and cup matches against the West Yorkshire outfit, having won eight and drawn five since Leeds' 1-0 away win at this league level in February 1984.
• Both last season's Championship meetings resulted in 1-1 draws.
Cardiff City
• Cardiff are defending a 100% home league record of two wins out of two.
• They are unbeaten in eight Championship matches at the Cardiff City Stadium, winning three and drawing five since a 3-0 loss to Hull on 13 March.
• Nicky Maynard is anticipating his second appearance for Cardiff and his 200th career league appearance.
Leeds United
• Leeds have gained four wins from their first six league and cup games, which culminated in a 3-3 home draw with Blackburn on 1 September.
• The 2-1 win over Peterborough at London Road on 25 August was Leeds' first win in five away league games.
• Luciano Becchio has scored five goals in five appearances for Leeds this term (all comps), and has only missed the target in one of their four Championship outings.
DANGER MEN:
Cardiff City - Peter Whittingham
Leed United - Luciano Becchio
Crowd - Anitcipated to be over 24,000