"Although Brian Barry-Murphy might have seen his promotion contenders sign off September with a shock 1-0 loss at home against Burton, the Bluebirds came roaring back in a remarkable fashion over the weekend. Eventually clinching a pulsating 4-3 victory against Leyton Orient, the former Rochdale boss has seen his squad win three of their previous four appearances across all competitions."
"It should also be noted, bagging 19 League One strikes so far this season, the Bluebirds hold the second-best attacking return among England's third-tier. Cardiff City Team News Yet to make a single appearance across any competition since back on August 19th, Cardiff will once again be without Ollie Tanner here. Likewise, still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, academy graduate Eli King will play no part on Tuesday night."
Cardiff City aim for an immediate return to the Championship after relegation last season. Recent form includes a narrow 1-0 defeat to Burton followed by a 4-3 win over Leyton Orient, producing three wins in four matches across competitions. Cardiff beat Burnley 2-1 in the EFL Cup and have scored 19 League One goals, the second-highest tally in the division. Injuries keep Ollie Tanner and academy graduate Eli King sidelined. David Turnbull is likely to start after a substitute appearance, and Yousef Salech, fresh from scoring, is expected to lead the attack. Newport arrive under pressure and are seen as relegation favourites.
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