Cardiff manager Dave Jones is likely to name an unchanged squad for the visit of Colchester to Ninian Park.

Roger Johnson was among the substitutes in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Charlton after suffering with a rib problem but will be pushing for a recall to the Bluebirds' starting line-up.

Striker Robbie Fowler remains sidelined with a hip injury but could make a return to action against Bristol City next weekend.

Riccardo Scimeca is City's only other injury concern with a groin problem, and he too will be missing against the Us.

Victory for Jones' side would be their first in four attempts, while defeat could see them fall into the Championship relegation zone should results fail to go their way.

Colchester could be short in midfield with Kem Izzet suspended and Kevin Watson doubtful.

Izzet serves a one-match ban for collecting five yellow cards and Watson faces a late check on the calf problem which kept him out of Tuesday's 3-2 defeat by Watford.

Kevin McLeod came in for Watson in midweek, while Luke Guttridge is also standing by for a first start in the league.

Utility man Danny Granville will travel after overcoming his hamstring strain, but defender Bela Balogh is still sidelined with an ankle injury.

Teddy Sheringham will push for a start after a substitute appearance against the Hornets but fellow veteran, goalkeeper Aidan Davison, is still feeling his shoulder injury.