Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cardiff City v Derby County in the Championship

Follow live coverage as Cardiff City face Derby County in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Callum Robinson made it six goals in his last six Sky Bet Championship games as he spearheaded Cardiff's 2-1 win over Derby in the Welsh capital.

Derby County visit Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon as they look to end a six match losing streak (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

Cardiff started the second half the stronger and scored a quick fire double thanks to Callum Robinson and Anwar El Ghazi. Derby did manage to pull a goal back with 20 minutes to go through Salvesen, but it proved not enough as the Bluebirds picked up all three points.

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After a dismal first half, City took the lead shortly after the hour courtesy of Callum Robinson’s 11th goal of the season, before substitute Anwar El Ghazi quickly tucked away a second.

Invincible so far in the new calendar year, Cardiff are currently occupying 20th spot in the Championship standings ahead of this weekend's hosting of Derby, just two points above Hull City, who have failed to enjoy a new manager bounce despite the recent appointment of Ruben Selles.

Cardiff City will take on Derby County at the Cardiff City stadium this Saturday. The Bluebirds hope to use their home ground to secure a win over the Rams; with both teams looking to gain 3 points, the match is expected to give the thrills.

Cardiff City are back in front of their own fans for the first time since last week's heroics in the South Wales Derby. City's 3-0 win over Swansea City will be remembered fondly in these parts for some time, but there is still plenty of work to be done for the Bluebirds as they bid to propel themselves away from the Championship relegation zone.

Derby County fans left disappointed after a hard-fought game against Cardiff City, as they anticipate their next fixture against Sheffield United.