Cardiff 1 - 0 Burton. Player ratings

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Allan McGregor 6

A solid debut from the Hull City loan man. Did everything that was expected of him, if nothing else.

Matt Connolly 6

Super challenge in the box to prevent Lloyd dyer jinking through the Bluebirds' defence, but otherwise quiet.

Sol Bamba 7

Solid as ever from the big man. You can't fault his resolute defending and organisation in the back line.

Sean Morrison 6

Opted to hoof rather than give the ball to Ralls or Gunnarsson in midfield. But dealt with the physical presence of Marvin Sordell.

Lee Peltier 5

An aimless first half diagonal summed up his afternoon. Unspectacular in defence, non-existent as a forward-thinking full back.

Aron Gunnarsson 7

He battled hard and tried occasionally to run in behind Burton. But he needs a creative player alongside him.

Joe Ralls 6

Struggled when asked to perform Whittingham-esque heroics from dead ball situations, but never stopped running. He's a real trier, without being a natural midfield ball-player. Drove the Bluebirds forward when he could.

Junior Hoilett 5

Really struggled to make an impact in the first half, partially due to a lack of service and no support from Peltier. Didn't fare better in a more central position after the break. Made way for match-winner Healey.

Anthony Pilkington 5

Looked a little lost in another new position, behind Zohore. Came off with a knock after 53 minutes, but was barely threatening the Brewers in his time on the field.

Kadeem Harris 6

Occasionally looked a threat with his pace and hugged the touchline to offer himself on the diagonal all afternoon. His crossing must improve.

Kenneth Zohore 6

Plenty of brute force and chasing lost causes. If he could only add goals to his game, Championship defences would be quivering at the prospect of facing the big Dane.

Subs:

Kennedy, for Pilkington (54) 6 - Full of running actually produced a couple of quality crosses after replacing Pilkington.

Lambert, for Zohore (67) 5 - Almost anonymous after replacing Zohore. He just isn't firing right now.

STAR MAN: Healey for Hoilett (79) 7 - Nice to see him given a chance, and what an impact he made! We MUST see more of this young lad.

Cardiff subs unused: Murphy, Richards, Whittingham, Halford.

Burton Albion: McLaughlin, Brayford, McFadzean, Turner, Naylor, Dyer, Murphy, Palmer (Harness, 74), Akins, Sordell

Burton subs unused: Bywater, Mousinho, Williamson, O'Grady, McCrory, Barker.

Referee: Tim Robinson

Attendance: 15,547