Huddersfield Town manager Chris Powell rung the changes as he introduced his on loan talent to a team facing unbeaten opponents Cardiff City.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer, Bournemouth defender Elliott Ward and Nottingham Forest midfielder Jamie Paterson were all in the starting line-up, while Middlesbrough's Mustapha Carayol and Wigan Athletic midfielder Emyr Huws were among the substitutes.

Dean Whitehead took the captain's armband for a Town team seeking a first win of the campaign and facing former players Lee Peltier and Anthony Pilkington and ex-loan signing Sean Morrison.

Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town, Sky Bet Championship: Sean Scannell in action.
Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town, Sky Bet Championship: Sean Scannell in action.

Inside two minutes Cardiff threatened with a Joe Mason break leading to a Kenwyne Jones strike on goal that Steer confidently beat way.

On 15 minutes a clash between Peltier and Jonathan Hogg left both players needing treatment, with the upshot being a yellow card for the Town player for his challenge while the Cardiff man had to be replaced by Scott Malone.

Town showed promise with two Nahki Wells attempts having to be well blocked by the Bluebirds defence, while the home side laboured to create a clear cut opening as the visitors grafted in centre midfield and defence with Whitehead playing a captain's role as half-time arrived with the contest still goalless.