Robertson has played a decisive role in maintaining the Bluebirds’ promotion push and intends to maintain that influence at the Cardiff City Stadium when they host their promotion rivals.
The Australian international midfielder was the match-winner on Boxing Day as Cardiff ended an eight-year wait for a festive victory, his second-half strike sealing a 1-0 success over Exeter City and extending the league leaders’ formidable home run.
That result kept Brian Barry-Murphy’s side top of the table and set the stage for another major test against Stevenage.
Cardiff are chasing a seventh straight home league win, having not lost at home in the competition since 20 September, while Stevenage arrive in fifth place knowing another defeat would leave them eight points adrift of the leaders, albeit with a game in hand.
The Bluebirds edged the reverse fixture earlier this month thanks to a late Callum Robinson goal, and a repeat outcome would protect their three-point cushion over second-placed Lincoln City.
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For Robertson, Monday’s contest represents another step in what has been a rewarding return to prominence after a difficult start to the campaign.
The 22-year-old had been a regular last season but did not feature at all until late October, despite recovering from a pre-season injury.
His Boxing Day goal was only his second of the year, but one that underlined his growing influence.
“Being back in amongst everything has been really nice - it was a tough period being out,” said Robertson.
“I just put my head down, tried working at as high a level as I could, and now everything's becoming positive, which is nice.
“I just want to play as many games as I can to get back the match fitness like I had when I was fully fit.”
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Robertson has been keen to stress there are no lingering issues over his early-season absence, insisting he fully accepted Barry-Murphy’s decisions during that spell.
The pair share a long-standing relationship from their time together in Manchester City’s academy system, and that bond has helped the midfielder remain patient.
“I don't really want to talk too much on it. Brian's the manager, he makes the decisions, so if that was his decision at the time, which it was, then I couldn't do anything but respect that,” said Robertson.
“I have a great relationship with Brian. Even last season, when I was at Cardiff and he was at Leicester City, I was still messaging and speaking to him.
“I just had to keep working as hard as I could in training every day, which I did. I was really thankful that I was able to get back in the fold.”
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Barry-Murphy had previously indicated Robertson needed to match the intensity of his midfield rivals before returning to the matchday squad, but since being recalled he has featured regularly across November and December.
His performances have coincided with Cardiff strengthening their grip at the top of League One.
With Stevenage next up, Robertson’s focus is firmly on the collective target rather than personal milestones.
“Our main goal as a team is to just keep winning as many games as we can and try and pull away from everyone,” he added.
Stevenage, who briefly slipped out of the play-off places before climbing back into fifth, remain dangerous opponents, but Cardiff will take confidence from their home form and Robertson’s growing contribution.
