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Southampton v Cardiff: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Southampton v Cardiff: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Southampton v Cardiff City: match preview

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This will be another difficult day for Cardiff and their supporters, after Thursday’s confirmation that Emiliano Sala was killed in a plane crash. Cardiff have, to their immense credit, maintained their on-field focus as the tragedy has unfolded around them. Victory over Southampton would see Cardiff climb above their hosts and out of the bottom three, even if the result may still feel secondary to Neil Warnock and his players. Like their visitors, Southampton must try to put emotions aside against a relegation rival on what could be a pivotal weekend in the battle for safety. Niall McVeigh

Saturday 3pm

Venue St Mary’s Stadium

Last season n/a

Referee Martin Atkinson

This season G20 Y62 R1 3.20 cards/game

Odds H 4-5 A 4-1 D 5-2

SOUTHAMPTON

Subs from Forster, Gunn, Davis, Gallagher, Lewis, Elyounoussi, Jones, Slattery, Ramsay, Johnson, Barnes, Targett

Doubtful None

Injured Lemina (ab, 24 Feb), Obafemi (hamstring, 24 Feb), Ings (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y53 R3

Form LDWWDD

Leading scorer Ings 7

CARDIFF

Subs from B Murphy, Smithies, Bacuna, Zahore, Mendez-Laing, Cunningham, Camarasa, Hoilett, Healey, Harris, Damour, Arter, Ward

Doubtful Camarasa (knock)

Injured Morrison (appendix, Mar)

Suspended None

Discipline Y41 R1

Form WLDLLW

Leading scorers Paterson, Reid 4

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