Cardiff City welcome Premier League outfit Southampton to the Welsh capital on Tuesday evening.
The Bluebirds have had an undulating start to their pre-season campaign, but it is unwise to read too much into form with such a patchwork squad at this stage of the summer.
The Saints will represent Cardiff's toughest task yet and it will be the most accurate barometer of where Mick McCarthy's side are ahead of the season.
Here, we have all the important information about Tuesday's game.
What time is Cardiff City v Southampton kick-off?
Cardiff City v Southampton kicks off at 7pm on Tuesday, July 27.
How can I watch Cardiff City v Southampton?
Cardiff City will play this game in front of fans for the first time since February 2020, with a maximum of 8,000 permitted to attend Cardiff City Stadium.
If you are unable to attend in person, it will be live streamed on the club's official website and supporters can gain access for just £3. You can buy a match pass here.
Alternatively, you can follow our live blog, which will be live right here from 5pm.
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What is the latest Bluebirds team news?
Cardiff City boss Mick McCarthy confirmed that Isaac Vassell missed Saturday's clash with Exeter City due to a knock in training, rendering him unlikely to feature against Southampton.
Vassell, who netted in the 5-0 win over Bath City earlier in the month, has been working his way back towards a first-team return this summer after previously spending the best part of two years on the treatment table.
But the striker wasn't included in the matchday squad for Saturday's 2-2 draw with Exeter City, and McCarthy has confirmed that he has suffered a setback on his road to a full recovery.
"Isaac Vassell was training yesterday, and he was going to play today but unfortunately he pulled up," McCarthy said.
"He's okay. He's a bit fatigued and hasn't been playing for a while, but he's come back and trained really hard.
"They'll all be okay. They're little knocks."
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New signing Ryan Wintle is suffering with a hip flexor issue so is touch-and-go, while Sean Morrison could return if not against Southampton then Newport County on Saturday.
Josh Murphy has not played in pre-season, either. He has been training, however McCarthy doesn't think he is ready to start a game just yet.
Tom Sang is still nursing his toe after he underwent an operation on it, but he is likely to be passed fit to play against the Saints.
Meanwhile, Kieron Evans has also missed all of pre-season so far. It was thought that he would get a little run ahead of the new campaign, but he did his ankle ligaments blocking a shot in training.
He has started running again, though, and should be back within a couple of weeks.
Who else do Cardiff City play in pre-season?
Cardiff City v Newport County - Saturday, July 31 (1pm)
