The all important NPower Championship fixtures have been released, letting all Cardiff City fans know the key dates in the 2010/11 season.

As you can see, the opening fixture on Saturday August 7 is at home against Sheffield United, making it a big opening match for the Bluebirds against one of the regular top six favourites.

The first away trip, following our Carling Cup hosting of Burton Albion is on Saturday August 14 at Derby County, while August also sees the first Premier League old boy in a visit from Portsmouth on Saturday August 28 at Cardiff City Stadium. We follow that with another relegated team, visiting Hull City the weekend after.

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For those interested in our local rivals it's Bristol City on the radar first on Saturday October 16 at home and Swansea at home on Saturday November 6. The opposing away fixtures are currently set at Ashton Gate on January 1 and the Liberty Stadium on Saturday February 5.

Promoted League One Millwall are at home on September 25, while we on October 23 we make the trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United.

The other standout calendar fixtures are Boxing Day, where we are at home to Coventry City, while our last match of the season is away to Burnley on May 8 2011. You'll note when checking our full fixture list that our end of season matches are set to make it a tight finish.

Full fixture details are available via our menu above or by clicking HERE.

Please note that fixtures when initially released are always set for changes based on a number of factors. We will keep you updated on any amendments as they occur.

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FOR THE 2010/11 NPOWER CHAMPIONSHIP . . . I'LL BE THERE!

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