Neil Harris should have more options in seeking to continue his impressive start as Cardiff manager at home to Barnsley.

Midfielder Joe Ralls – who has not played since scoring a hat-trick against Birmingham on November 2 – has trained following a groin problem and could feature in a Harris side for the first time.

Forwards Robert Glatzel and Gavin Whyte could also be available, while defenders Sol Bamba and Jazz Richards are easing their way back to full fitness.

Curtis Nelson is likely to keep his place in defence at the expense of captain Sean Morrison, as Harris seeks to build on taking seven points from his first three games.

Barnsley head to the Welsh capital bottom of the Sky Bet Championship but buoyed by a 3-1 win over Hull, their first success since the opening day of the season.

New Tykes head coach Gerhard Struber will again be without forward Mallik Wilks.

The former Leeds player has not featured in any of Struber’s first three matchday squads because of illness.

Struber is likely to name the same side that ended an 18-game winless run against Hull, meaning Cauley Woodrow and Conor Chaplin will again link up in attack.

Cardiff (10) v Barnsley (24)

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Cardiff W L D W W; Barnsley D L L L W

Top scorers (all competitions): Joe Ralls (Cardiff) 5; Cauley Woodrow (Barnsley) 6

Match odds: H 3-4 D 14-5 A 18-5

Referee: Paul Tierney (Lancashire)

Cardiff vs Barnsley predictions

Cardiff to Win @ 3/4

Cardiff 1-0 @ 8/1