Preston and Cardiff aim to end long winless runs in Championship clashes

Several Championship clubs are seeking improved results this weekend after difficult starts to the season. Portsmouth host winless Cardiff City, who have not won in their last 12 second-tier matches, while Burnley welcome Bristol City amid a 16-game league winless run as the visitors pursue a third consecutive victory. Charlton remain unbeaten despite their midweek draw with West Bromwich Albion and visit Stoke City, who earned their first points on Tuesday. Preston North End are the only Championship side to have lost all four opening matches and face local rivals Blackburn Rovers, who have won the teams’ last three meetings. Lincoln City seek their first home victory against Southampton, whose Cyle Larin leads the Championship scoring charts and whose away record remains without a win.