On Sun Jan 9th, Cardiff City will host Preston North End in a FA Cup match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Cardiff City recorded a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion. James Collins struck first for Cardiff City in the 34th minute, then Callum Robinson tied it up for West Bromwich Albion in the 48th minute earning West Bromwich Albion at least a draw. Cardiff City is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while preston North End is fresh off their 2-1 win against Stoke City. Ben Wilmot struck first for Stoke City in the 46th minute on a feed from James Chester, but Brad Potts got the equalizer for Preston North End in the 59th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 81st minute on a goal by Andrew Hughes. Preston North End is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Cardiff City won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Preston North End’s top weapon lately has been Ched Evans, who has 2 goals in the last 5 matches. Cardiff City’s top weapon lately has been Mark McGuinness, who has two goals in the last five matches.