Cardiff City are in the Championship relegation zone, and in the mire since games are fast running out. Ian Mitchelmore spells out some stats and a few home truths.

Wednesday night proved bleak for Cardiff City as they slipped into the drop zone thanks to a Derby County striker unwanted by Swansea City.

Cardiff City are still in grave danger of relegation after they threw away a winning position at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Cardiff City will have to finish their relegation-threatened season without captain Aaron Ramsey and injuries have placed a major doubt over his future with the club.

It will soon be crunch time for Cardiff City as they bid to stay in the Championship and build on their slender advantage.

Cardiff City have kept their noses just above the relegation zone by winning at Blackburn Rovers, but Omer Riza knows the recovery must be sustained.

A couple of weeks ago, Cardiff City were five points clear of the relegation zone but a loss of form at the wrong moment has put boss Omer Riza right on the edge.

Cardiff City have seen their points cushion above the relegation zone dwindle to a single point and Omer Riza is not happy.

Cardif City are still far from safe from the threat of relegation, which is why Omer Riza was angered by points thrown away at Sunderland.

Cardiff City suffered a first defeat in seven home matches at the hands of Burnley, but new £3m striker Yousef Salech shows growing potential.

Cardiff City are moving steadily away from the relegation zone, but Omer Riza reckons progress can be measured against the top teams.

Cardiff City are out of the FA Cup, but their confident, courageous display as Aston Villa has given manager Omer Riza plenty to work on.