Capital One Cup: Accrington Stanley v Cardiff City match preview
A look ahead to tonight’s Capital One Cup fixture at The Crown Ground
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.James Beattie’s Accrington Stanley will face Premier League new boys Cardiff City at the Crown Ground on tonight. Stanley will be looking to cause an upset but it will be extremely difficult as the Welsh outfit will be buoyed after a stunning 3-2 victory against Manchester City.
Cardiff City gained direct promotion last season and new signing Frazier Campbell got off to a great start with two headed goals against the 2011/2012 Premier League Champions. Cardiff will be looking to repeat their dramatic road to Wembley in 2012 when they narrowly lost the final to Liverpool 3-2 on penalties.
Accrington will be without their striker Danny Webber who is serving the second game of a three match ban. New Cardiff signing Andreas Cornelius may be given his first start at the club following a move from FC Copenhagen.
KICK-OFF: Wednesday, 7.45pm
PAST MEETINGS…
This will be the first meeting between the two sides in a competitive match.
STATS…
Accrington Stanley’s stadium holds just 5,057 supporters.
Cardiff City lost the 2011/2012 final to Liverpool on penalties.
ODDS…
Accrington Stanley to win: 6.8
Cardiff City to win: 4.2
Draw: 1.52
TV: Highlights on The League Cup Show on BBC One at 11.35pm
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments