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U18 Match Preview | Cardiff City vs. Shrewsbury Town

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Cardiff City's U18 side return to U18 PDL Cup action on Saturday morning - 11:30am KO.

The young Bluebirds will be looking for their first victory of the cup campaign, following defeat against Coventry City and a draw against Forest Green Rovers over the past few months.

Having won their most recent fixture last week over Colchester United, City will look to continue their run of form as they host the Shrews in Leckwith.

Saturday's visitors currently have four points earned from their cup campaign thus far, having defeated Rovers and drawn against the Sky Blues.

Ahead of Saturday's fixture, U18s Manager Steve Jenkins discussed the team's approach to the challenge ahead:

"It's been a really positive week in training," Steve began. "Shrewsbury are a strong side in good form at the moment.

"We've analysed how they play and we know it will be tough. We're expecting a real challenge against them.

"It will good to play at home again, and no matter the weather this Saturday we'll approach the game in the same way. We're all looking forward to it, and the boys are well prepared for a good game."