Barnsley v Cardiff City: Reds relishing Cardiff test says Robins

BARNSLEY manager Mark Robins has stressed the importance of today's home game.

The Tykes have won only one of their last five games and sit mid-table three points off the play-off zone.

However, they are unbeaten so far at Oakwell and inflicted a 'double' on Cardiff last season.

"The league is very tight at this early stage and we don't want to lose ground with teams in the top six," said Robins.

"This is a game that everyone here is relishing."

Cardiff, who lost to Blackpool in last season's play-off final at Wembley, are second, six points behind leaders Queens Park Rangers.

Robins said: "They will be wanting to go one better this time around and they have a really experienced manager in Dave Jones, who is someone I really admire.

"It should be a great game of football to be involved in. They have a passionate set of supporters just as we do."