How the Irish fared: Anthony Pilkington pounces as Cardiff win again

Goals from Anthony Pilkington and Joe Mason broke Huddersfield’s resistance on Saturday and lifted Cardiff to second in the Championship.

Pilkington’s neat strike put the unbeaten Bluebirds ahead with 21 minutes remaining before Mason made the points safe eight minutes later.

Pilkington tweeted: “tough and frustrating game at times today but another 3 points and clean sheet. 3 on the bounce now. off the mark hoping for few more now.” Cardiff now trail only Brighton in the table and Chris Hughton’s men stretched their lead to four points after a 1-0 win over Hull.