Alex Smithies 7
Made a stunning save late on against Kal Naismith and his distribution continues to start dangerous City attacks.
Jazz Richards 7
Very good from the right back, who switched flanks at half-time and arguably looked far more adept on the left.
Sean Morrison 8
Another captain's performance. Simply unflappable at the back of late and so composed in possession. Won crucial flick-ons from throw-ins and had a winner ruled out.
Curtis Nelson 7
Made a couple of crucial interventions but was also pinged for the handball that led to Wigan's second. Still has a little work to do, positionally.
Joe Bennett 6
Didn't do anything particularly wrong in that first half but was hooked at the break.
Marlon Pack 7
Tremendous in defence and ticked the ball over nicely in the middle of the park all afternoon.
Will Vaulks 8 (star man)
Just gets better and better. Showed real fight and grit in the middle of the park to break up Wigan's attacking threat.
Albert Adomah 6
Showed glimpses of brightness, zipping past his man, but was frustrating at times with the quality of his final ball.
Lee Tomlin 6
Was booted all over the park. Wigan clearly targeted him and didn't afford him any room to work his magic in close quarters.
Josh Murphy 7
Another goal, five now in his last six games and proved a real outlet on the break for Cardiff on that left-hand side.
Callum Paterson 6
Was as combative and abrasive as ever, causing the Wigan defenders all sorts of problems, but just couldn't get in the game.
SUBS
Leandro Bacuna (on for Bennett 45) 5
Came on at right back and, positionally at least, you can see he is more comfortable in the middle of the park.
Junior Hoilett (on for Murphy 75) 5
Was brought on to freshen things up with 15 minutes to go but couldn't quite make his mark on the match.
Danny Ward (on for Paterson 75) 5
Missed a glorious chance in the 90th minute, blazing a volley six yards out well over the bar.
