Cardiff City has dropped to 23rd in the Championship table after Wigan Athletic's surprise victory over Huddersfield. The Bluebirds are now embroiled in a relegation scrap.

What's at stake?

The next four matches in December will determine whether Cardiff City can climb up the table or remain in a fight to stay up. The table is congested, with Cardiff just four points adrift of 16th and eight points away from 9th.

Key fixtures

| Match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | December 10 | Ipswich Town (Away) | | 2 | December 13 | Wolves (Home) | | 3 | December 17 | Barnsley (Home) |

Why it matters

Cardiff City's defence has been leaky, conceding 30 goals, but Ipswich has scored less than the Bluebirds this season. A win against Ipswich could be a great opportunity for Cardiff to start looking up the table.

What comes next?

The Bluebirds face a tough run of fixtures, but the congested table means all is not lost. They need to win matches like the one against Wolves, who are currently level on points with Cardiff. A new manager and a side devoid of confidence make the match against Wolves a must-win for Cardiff City.