The Bluebirds head to Norfolk for a Saturday early afternoon clash with Norwich City to conclude the 2024/25 campaign.
The fixture will take place on May 3rd, with a kick off time of 12:30pm.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT
Norwich City’s Interim Manager is Jack Wilshere, who was appointed as interim boss last week following Johannes Thorup’s departure.
Wilshere enjoyed a successful playing career representing the likes of AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United and most notably Arsenal.
During his time at the Gunners, he won two FA Cups, an FA Community Shield and was named PFA Young Player of the Year. He also made over 30 international appearances for England.
After being forced to retire through injury at the age of 30, the former midfielder became head coach of Arsenal U18s and in his first season in charge, he guided the team to runners-up in the 2022/23 FA Youth Cup.
In October 2024, Wilshere joined Norwich City as a First Team Coach under Thorup. Following his dismissal last week, Wilshere stepped up as the club’s Interim Manager.
The 33-year-old has taken charge of one match so far, in which his side drew 0-0 to Middlesbrough.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
Our hosts head into Saturday’s contest sat 14th in the Sky Bet Championship.
The Canaries have impressed in front of goal this campaign scoring 67 times, the second highest of any team in the division.
However, they have struggled in recent weeks, without a win in six league games.
Last time out, Wilshere’s side were held to a 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | KEY PLAYER
Josh Sargent has been a standout performer for the Canaries this campaign.
Having joined from Werder Bremen ahead of the 2021/22 season, the United States international has gone on to make over 125 appearances for the Canaries, netting 48 times.
This season, Sargent has found the back of the net on 15 occasions and picked up five assists throughout.
He has been an integral part of the Canaries' impressive goal-scoring record and recently has been awarded for his efforts by being named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season.
CITY FLASHBACK
The Bluebirds displayed a superb second half performance to come from behind and claim all three points against the Canaries on December 1st, 2017.
Marco Stiepermann put the Canaries ahead shortly before half time, with a left footed half-volley from range.
But the Bluebirds found an equaliser shortly after the break, when Joe Ralls calmly dispatched from spot.
City continued to push forward, Junior Hoilett gave the Bluebirds a one-goal lead through a volley from inside the box and not long later, Omar Bogle doubled City’s advantage with a tidy finish inside the area.
The 3-1 victory was the Bluebirds' tenth home league match unbeaten, which proved vital as City went on to gain promotion later that season.