Match preview | Imps v Cardiff City

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City face Cardiff City in a highly-anticipated festive clash on Saturday 20 December (3pm KO).

Hear the pre-match thoughts of Michael Skubala and forward Rob Street, as well as familiarising yourself with the key pre-match information in our preview. 

Michael Skubala:

"We're going to need the fans to get right behind us, they've been brilliant for us all season and we need them again against a good side. We know it will be a tough game, but we're really excited to take them on and try and get the three points. 

"We are the home team and we believe that we can beat anyone in this league at home if we play to our maximum. I'm sure both teams will feel that they have strengths to hurt the other, we need to be on it." 

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Rob Street: 

"The mood is really good here, we're playing well and the only real slight frustration is that we perhaps haven't picked up as many points as we've deserved in the last few matches. 

"This is a massive game for both teams and the fans will play a huge part. We know it will be a really big test for us, but it's one that we're relishing." 

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Opposition information:

Cardiff are four points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One with five victories in their last five outings in the division. They were in action on Tuesday evening in the Carabao Cup, coming up short against World Champions Chelsea with two goals late on.

The visitors have the best away record in the division picking up 17 points from nine games and Saturday will see them come up against City's strong home record with four wins in the last four home league fixtures.

Match information:

City will be wearing their home threads on Saturday - get 30% off yours, HERE!

Richard Eley will be the man in the middle, Sam Wesson and Samuel Clayton will be assistant referees with Zac Kennard-Kettle as the fourth official. 

Legendary broadcaster John Helm and record appearance holder Sam Habergham will be on Imps+ commentary - get your audio pass HERE!