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Freddie Sears, Cole Skuse and Daryl Murphy were on target for the Blues as they beat Cardiff 3-1 at Portman Road to cement their position in the play-off places. Sears put Town ahead after eight minutes and Eoin Doyle equalised for the Welshmen before Cole Skuse lashed in a 30-yard stunner on 29 - his first goal for the Blues - then Murphy sealed the victory in second-half injury time.

Boss Mick McCarthy believes the Blues will need to beat Cardiff City at Portman Road this evening in order to reach the play-offs. Town climbed to sixth - ahead of Brentford and Wolves in seventh and eighth on goal difference - following Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Blackpool with just four Championship games left to play.

A brilliant Cole Skuse strike has given Town a 2-1 lead over Cardiff City at Portman Road at half-time, Freddie Sears having put the Blues in front before Eoin Doyle equalised for the Welshmen.

Boss Roy Keane says he is yet to work out his pre-season plans for 2010/11 or talk to chief executive Simon Clegg regarding his budget for the season ahead. Keane says he has spent the last few weeks concentrating on securing the club’s Championship status.

Jordan Rhodes scored his first senior goal for Town after coming on as a half-time sub as the Blues drew 1-1 with Cardiff. Jim Magiltons men were again below par and had gone behind to a Gavin Rae goal. Late on, the Blues looked to have grabbed a winner but Danny Hayness effort was ruled out for a push by Tommy Miller.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Friday evening’s game by delving into their forums.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at the Cardiff City Stadium by delving into their forums.

Bruno Ecuele Manga’s 18th minute goal saw Cardiff City to a 1-0 victory over the Blues at the Cardiff City Stadium. The defender nodded home Peter Whittingham’s corner at the near post with Town rarely seriously threatening to find a reply.

Bruno Ecuele Manga’s 18th minute goal has given Cardiff City a 1-0 lead over the Blues at half-time at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Town boss Paul Jewell looks set to name an unchanged line-up when Cardiff City visit Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. The Blues will be out to win four league games in a row for the first time since the autumn of 2004.