Crystal Palace v Cardiff City. Carling Cup semi final 1st leg

Two Championship sides go head to head for the prize of a Wembley cup final.

Cardiff have incredibly been to Wembley three times in the past few years. An FA Cup semi final, an FA Cup final and a play off final.

Tonight sees the first leg of a Carling Cup semi final at Selhurst Park between Palace and City with the winners set to face either Man City or Liverpool who contest the other semi final.

Tonight's game kicks off at 8:00pm and is live on Sky Sports. The second leg is in two weeks time on Tuesday January 24th and that game kicks off at 7:45pm and is live on the BBC.

As earlier reported tickets are available on the gate tonight for away supporters.