Up next for the Bluebirds is a Sky Bet League One clash on Saturday afternoon, taking on Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.
TRAVEL TIPS
By Car: The car journey from Cardiff City Stadium to the Brewers' home will take approximately three hours, via the M5, M42 and. The postcode for the Pirelli Stadium is DE13 0AR.
Parking: Car parking is available at the Pirelli Stadium for 400 vehicles at a cost of £5 per vehicle. Overflow car parking is located at the nearby Rykneld Trading Estate (First exit at the roundabout before turning right into Princess Way). The Pirelli Stadium is located opposite the old Eton Park Ground. Please Note: parking cannot be pre-booked and is based on a first come, first served basis. The Pirelli Stadium is also a cashless operation.
By Train: Burton Railway Station is around a mile and a half away from the Pirelli Stadium. As you come out of the station turn left and go down the hill. Turn right into Derby Street and from there it is a straight road up to the stadium. It should take about 25 minutes to walk.
Bus from Town Centre: The journey time between Burton Town Centre and Pirelli Stadium is around 6 minutes and covers a distance of around 2 miles. Operated by Trent Barton, the Burton upon Trent to Pirelli Stadium service departs from Burton upon Trent Railway Station and arrives at the Pirelli Stadium, departing every 30 minutes.
AWAY END
The Pirelli Stadium has a capacity of 6,912, providing both seating and a standing terrace for supporters.
On entering the stadium, a search will be conducted as part of the Burton Albion Safety process. They ask for supporters not to bring any items that might slow down the search regime, including rucksacks and large bags.
Once inside the ground you will be directed by the stewards to either your seat or the standing terrace, dependent on which ticket you have purchased. If situated in the terrace you may be politely asked to move along to assist in maintaining gangway and entry point space for everybody’s safety.
Our hosts ask that all fans co-operate with instructions from the stewards which are for the safety and welfare of all supporters.
Any child under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult. Under-3s are allowed in the seating area only at no extra charge, but must remain on their parents laps. All supporters over the age of 3 will be required to purchase a matchday ticket. Under-5s are not permitted to watch the game from the terraces for their own safety, but can purchase a ticket in the seating areas.
Burton Albion are unable to offer refunds to anyone who misses all or part of the game and advise fans to arrive inside the stadium as early as possible (at least 30 minutes prior to kickoff).
Turnstiles open 1 hour and 30 minutes before the game starts, with bar and refreshment facilities available and pre-match entertainment.
PIES AND PINTS
Refreshments are available in the supporters’ concourses at the Pirelli Stadium.
There are bar and refreshment facilities within these areas, which offer a range of pies, burgers, hot dogs and jacket potatoes.
Confectionery and both alcoholic and soft drinks are also available.
All food is cooked and served fresh, so there may be queues at peak times.
The Pirelli Stadium is a cashless operation, card payments only.
All of the bars also show live Sky Sports Football and are open from 1.30pm.
TOURIST TIME
If you're making the most of your trip to Burton, why not check out some of these top tourist attractions?
Branston Water Park - Serene waterfront destination with dog-friendly walking paths, wildlife & a visitor centre.
Coopers Square - Shopping centre for high-street fashion stores, independent shops and food outlets, plus a car park.
Stapenhill Gardens – Comprises the former site of Stapenhill House, which was donated to the town in 1933, woodland, lawn, wild flower meadows and formal planted areas along a 1,250-metre stretch of the River Trent.
CARDIFF CITY TV OPTIONS
Can't make it to Saturday's match?
You can follow the action live with Cardiff City TV - listen live in the UK for £2.50 or watch internationally with a Match Pass.