Crystal Palace welcome back three of their most influential players to their starting line-up for Tuesday's visit of out-of-form Cardiff.James Scowcroft, Clint Hill and Tom Soares all return from one-match bans they served in the 1-0 Championship victory at Preston on Saturday, which ended the Eagles' run of six games without a win.

Scowcroft, the scorer of Palace's only goal in their last three matches at Selhurst Park, could come into the frame to partner Saturday's goalscorer Clinton Morrison, at the expense of Victor Moses.

Hill's return could allow youngster Lee Hills to switch back into midfield.

Paul Ifill played over an hour at the weekend and seems to have recovered from hamstring trouble, but will find himself under pressure from Soares for a starting berth in the Eagles midfield.

Neil Danns (groin), Mark Kennedy (match fitness) and Tony Craig (shoulder) are all set to miss out.

Kick-off is at 8pm.

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