C Palace v Cardiff preview

Team news ahead of Saturday's Championship clash between Crystal Palace and Cardiff at Selhurst Park.

Kagisho Dikgacoi, who has scored in Palace's last two matches, is an injury doubt after going off with concussion during Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Palace have signed former Cardiff defender Danny Gabbidon, but he may not figure against his old club as he is building up his match fitness having not played a competitive match since February.

However, another ex-Bluebirds defender, Darcy Blake, could be involved.

Skipper Paddy McCarthy is still missing with the groin injury which has kept him out all season.

On-loan Blackburn striker David Goodwillie is waiting to make his full Palace debut having sat on the bench against Forest.

Cardiff striker Nicky Maynard is expected to miss the trip, meanwhile.

Maynard was stretchered off during the Bluebirds' 2-0 win at Millwall on Tuesday night after jarring his leg in the turf.

He was seen by a specialist on Wednesday night and the club are awaiting scan results.

Malky Mackay could call on Craig Bellamy, who did not travel to Millwall as he is recovering from a calf tear.

Matt Connolly is likely to keep his place alongside skipper Mark Hudson in the centre of Cardiff's defence due to the absence of Ben Turner, who is not yet fit.

Turner is joined on the sidelines by Stephen McPhail (hamstring) and Rudy Gestede (knee) who look set to miss out through injury.