The prospect of Norwich City returning to the
Premier League at the first attempt looks increasingly likely after they racked up a seventh victory in nine Championship matches to extend their lead at the summit, opening up an eight-point cushion to third-placed Bournemouth, who slipped up at home to Luton. Cardiff were outclassed but never gave up, pulling a goal back through Joe Ralls before Marlon Pack was sent off.
In the end Daniel Farke’s side, fuelled by Todd Cantwell and Emi Buendía, had to slog it out, surviving a late scare when a cross looped on to the roof of their net. But they held on to pile the pressure on Cardiff manager Neil Harris, whose side have lost six of their past seven matches in all competitions.