Report by Barrie McAuliffe

Snapshot: Which one is better? Two wins on the bounce, a second 'league double' or City in seventh place, very much in the Play-Off mix? Let's take all three. Dave Jones' Bluebirds won by two goals to one at the Walkers Stadium, making their fitness training 'break' to Portugal next week all the more easier to enjoy.

A twelfth minute goal of quality continued Cameron Jerome's assault on the top scorers list - the young striker burying a header in after Leicester had begun with pace.

Despite the lead, the Foxes held the majority of possession in the first half, with their reward of an equaliser coming in slightly controversial circumstances as Fryatt was seen to have the ball over the line on forty one minutes despite Darren Purse clearing the ball.

City came out stronger in the second half, with mush more of the possession and better of the ball. This was illustrated as Steven Thompson won a free-kick to give Koumas a chance to again show his dead ball skills - the goal enough for a first victory in Leicester for many a year.

Team News: The suspension of Jeff Whitley in the middle gave the green light for Riccardo Scimeca's first City start since arriving from West Brom - Scimeca given the nod over long serving battler Willie Boland. Fellow new boy Steven Thompson was also on the list to start, after fears of a midweek bug had made him a concern.

Leicester fans were welcoming the first Walkers Stadium start of Matty Fryatt. Skipper Danny Tiatto and Lee Morris were still out injured with Momo Sylla on African Nations duty - though the Foxes did see the return of Stearman. James Wesolowski was on the bench after recovering from a broken shin.

Detailed Report: Leicester came out of the blocks hungry for an early goal, and in the first half enjoyed the majority of possession, winning a few dangerous throws and corners in the first five minutes on the right of the field.

City held firm however, soaking up the pressure well and looking to break whenever possible via the runs of Weston, Ardley and Jerome to pick out a few.

Then after twelve minutes, the travelling twelve hundred City fans camped in the corner were given a real treat, as Jerome headed a bullet through the diving Douglas for the opening goal. The cross from Neal Ardley on the wide right was sublime, with Jerome flying forward to blast the ball in.

GOAL. Leicester 0-1 Cardiff (12 mins)

Leicester tried to break back immediately, winning a corner for their efforts, though like the rest of their play to that point showed plenty of ability to build up, but nothing doing in their final ball - much to the exasperation of the home support.

Despite Cardiff being largely unable to get a hold of the ball in the opening half hour, they looked relatively untroubled by Leicester. Rhys Weston and Neil Cox stood out as having plenty of resolve to clear the lines.

Further chances came for the Bluebirds when afforded the ball. After twenty minutes Steven Thompson did well to battle his way through the Leicester back line to attempt a lunged shot at goal. The home defence did enough however, making collection easier for Douglas.

It was Leicester who for the majority held possession, which must have been a concern for Jones - the law of averages indicating that for their many poor efforts, Leicester may get lucky with one of them. Danger men in blue were Stearman, Hughes, new boy Fryatt and de Vries - though none of them could find that final touch of quality.

Then, just after forty minutes a moment of contention arrived at the Walkers Stadium. Home debutant Matty Fryatt was judged to have had the ball over the line as a penalty box scramble gave him an opportunity to strike.

Alexander will have wanted to do better, but missed the clearance, leaving Darren Purse to hook the ball from the line. On looking up, the linesman had his flag in the air, pointing back at the half way line. This sent the home support ecstatic, as to that point this season, they would take a goal in any shape or form.

GOAL. Leicester 1-1 Cardiff (41 mins)

The goal clearly lifted the Walkers Stadium fans, who until that point had been largely frustrated. This reflected with the players on the pitch, who took the opportunity to fire forward again within a minute of the goal.

Mark de Vries will consider himself unlucky not to have added his name to the score sheet, though this was largely down to the battling Chris Barker, who blocked a certain goal as de Vries hit a close range drive low at goal. We breathed a sigh of relief as the decks were cleared after until a few moments before were untroubled despite having little of the ball.

Leicester, buoyed by their goal ended the half strongly, with Fryatt almost claiming a second just before the interval.

Then after a few more scares and quick, successive corners, Gareth Williams fired a powerful drive well over the bar. The shot was despite it's lack of quality a further warning that we can't do any damage unless we get a hold of the ball.

HALF TIME: Leicester 1-1 Cardiff

The Bluebirds must have been given a rocket by Dave Jones in their dressing room, as they came out to start the second half flying forward at the Leicester back line.

Within the opening two minutes, Jerome was presented a good chance to regain the lead after some great movement from the whole squad. His shot on the volley may have gone over the bar, but signalled a much more attack minded approach after failing to hold enough possession in the opening period.

For the neutral it was a much better display of attacking football. Leicester were still in the race themselves and almost took the lead themselves after fifty minutes on the break.

Neil Alexander denied a second from Fryatt with an excellent dive backwards to tip the looping shot away from the target and out for a corner.

The game had taken to becoming mush more high tempo, with end to end football and half chances for both.

Then, on fifty five minutes, Steven Thompson did well to win a free kick ten yards out from the penalty area on the right. The angle gave thought to two possibilities, with both Ardley and Koumas candidates. But, with the City faithful already on song (yes that song), Koumas took charge and spanked the ball sublimely into the top left corner. Cue twelve hundred and fifty City fans to go bonkers.

GOAL. Leicester 1-2 Cardiff (56 mins)

Leicester were rocked by the goal, though to their credit kept their heads up with hope of a second equaliser. The game continued to be end to end, though in this half it was more shared as way of possession.

After sixty two minutes, Rhys Weston made way for Willie Boland with a suspected knee injury. City were then dealt another blow three minutes later as Steven Thompson hobbled off for Kevin Cooper to replace. Whatever the score line at the end of the day, we hope that both Thompson and Weston are able to resume duties soon enough.

Within a minute of the changes, Leicester Almost got the equaliser they so craved as Mark de Vries came close with a low shot that sailed narrowly wide of the left stick.

The home support were becoming more and more frustrated as time ticked on, turning their annoyance at Levein with a few savoury jibes. Moments later Iain Hume and Wesolowski were introduced as new attacking prospects, met by ironic cheers from the fans.

The final ten minutes saw further chances for both. From a Cardiff perspective it was great to see Ardley and Koumas flowing forward - Jason looking every bit the quality player we've come to expect.

Leicester kept on trying, though the back line of Purse and Cox in the middle excellently managed to clear the line as a few tense scrambles came in our box. Last year a goal would have been a stuck on certainty, though this year the lads have forged a work ethic to get us out of trouble time and time again.

Levein's last throw of the dice saw the introduction of Elvis Hammond, though he could do nothing to cause a late goal to dampen our spirits.

In fact, it was Jerome who came closest to getting the final goal as he ran through after being set free in the middle of the park. Stearman for the Foxes did well however to get in his way and prevent the shot being despatched for a third.

Then it was the turn of Joe Ledley, who ran at pace and showed great composure to fire off a shot from the left of goal. Unfortunately for us, and perhaps to give a fairer final score, Rab Douglas tipped the ball over the bar with style.

Leicester continued to huff and puff, but referee Swarbrick called time to award City a win that was deserved on Koumas' free-kick alone.

Leicester: Douglas, Stearman, McCarthy, Johansson, Maybury (Hume 77), Smith (Hammond 84), Kisnorbo (Wesolowski 77), Williams, Hughes, de Vries, Fryatt. Subs Not Used: Hamill, Gerrbrand. Goals: Fryatt 41.

Cardiff: Alexander, Ardley, Cox, Purse, Barker, Koumas, Weston (Boland 63), Ledley, Thompson (Cooper 66), Scimeca, Jerome (Ndumbu-Nsungu 90). Subs Not Used: Mulryne, Margetson. Booked: Barker. Goals: Jerome 13, Koumas 56.

Att: 20,140 (1,250 Cardiff City fans)

Ref: N Swarbrick (Lancashire)