Cardiff warned of complacency amid winless away form

Cardiff's poor away record (2 points from 7 games) leaves them vulnerable despite impressive home form and possession-based play.

Cardiff City slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday, a result that underlined their alarming away form in the Championship. The Bluebirds have taken just two points from seven road games this season — only Watford and Preston have fewer — leaving them 18th in the table with 14 points after 13 matches.

Former Cardiff striker Nathan Blake warned the club against complacency, noting that their strong home record (three consecutive wins at Cardiff City Stadium) is masking deeper problems. "The performance level was poor," Blake said after the Molineux loss. "If they're drawing or don't pick up wins, then all of a sudden you're back in a relegation battle." Manager Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledged defensive frailties, with Cardiff shipping two goals in the opening 15 minutes despite injury issues at the back.

Cardiff's next two fixtures before the international break are both at home: West Ham on Wednesday, 4 November, followed by Burnley. Despite dominating possession and registering nine shots on target (more than Wolves' four), Cardiff's inability to convert chances on the road remains a critical concern.