The City attack had no way through with Robert Earnshaw, who has already bagged 14 goals this season, being kept very quiet by a formidable defensive partnership of De Vos and Jackson at the centre of defence for the Latics.

City's chances were few and far between. Richard Langley went close early on with a powerful drive wide of John Filan's post, and Peter Thorne had a couple of efforts at goal but City rarely looked like gaining their fourth home victory of the season.

Wigan posed little threat to Neil Alexander in the City's goal, but their new £1million striker Geoff Horsfield should have given the visitors all three points with the best chance of the match. The former Birmingham City attacker, who was linked with a move to Ninian Park, was left one-on-one with the Scottish 'keeper, but he blasted his shot over the bar to deny the small, but loyal travelling support something to really cheer about.

Peter Thorne, who has been booked after clattering Eaden to the floor, had the last chance of the match with a header that clipped the top of the bar, but it finished a goalless draw which was the fair result, and a scoreline that both Lennie Lawrence and Paul Jewell will be relatively pleased with.

Bluebird to the Bone Man of the Match - Graham Kavanagh
The City skipper has been playing out of his skin so far this season, and although last night wasn't his best display of the campaign, Kavanagh battled hard in midfield and was City's best man on the night.

Full Time - Cardiff City 0-0 Wigan Athletic

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