After a historic win against 2011 Champions Manchester City, Cardiff now face a stern test against an Everton side looking for their first win of the season. Everton have looked impressive in their first two games, against Norwich they were the better side in a 2-2 draw. They were then only denied victory at home to West Brom due to the performance of Ben Foster.
Roberto Martinez is clued up on a trip to Cardiff after boasting to have never lost a South Wales derby during his tenure as Swansea manager. Speaking of the reception he would get, he is unsure: "I spent some really good times in South Wales, so I'm sure I'll get a reception. What type?- I don't know''
Everton may have the possible sale of their star players Marouane Fellaini & Leighton Baines in the forefront of their minds, however Cardiff boss Malky MacKay thinks they still be up for the test: ''I know Roberto Martinez well, he'll be professional about the job in hand and the speculation will not effect him''
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Cardiff: Only Danish striker Andreas Cornelius is missing after injuring his ankle against Accrington Stanely on Wednesday night.
Everton: Antolin Alcaraz (Hamstring) & Darron Gibson (Knee) remain out. Leighton Baines & Marouane Fellaini are both expected to start after starting from the bench on Tuesday night against Stevenage.
Last Time Out: League Cup Semi Final 1979
The two sides have not met in a competitive game since they met in the two legged League Cup Semi Final in 1979. Everton won on aggergate 2-1, however Cardiff won the home leg 1-0.