There's a massive game of football on Tuesday night - and we're not talking about Liverpool and Chelsea in the Champions League.

At the same time as the first leg European semi-final, the Bluebirds make the trip to Molineux in a match that will also hold the attention of fans outside of Cardiff and Wolverhampton. Championship Play-off hopefuls Sheffield United, Ipswich, Crystal Palace, Watford and Bristol City will all have a vested interest in the outcome, no doubt hoping for a draw or harbouring differing motives based on how a win for either side could affect their own fortunes.

Regardless of the needs of others, a win on Tuesday is certainly a must for both Cardiff and Wolves morale. With promotion aspirations fading and recent stuttering form, three points will undoubtedly provide a confidence boost while also adding some interesting levels of pressure for the chasing pack.

The win is needed more intently for Cardiff unfortunately after the late capitulation at relegated Scunthorpe left us eight points adrift, all but making a top six finish impossible without the ability for a perfect final three games - this while others, Crystal Palace in particular potentially have major last minute nerves.

Three points above, Wolves will want to use the game in hand and points on offer to elevate themselves above Ipswich and the Blades into seventh place, two points behind the Eagles with two games and six points remaining.

After our heavily restricted visit Wolves are entertained by local rivals Coventry in a game that has much at stake for both clubs, followed by their last day hosting of Plymouth. It's a final three games that the black and gold clad team will need to be on top form for in order to be involved in the semi finals on May tenth and eleventh.

With the possibility still alive, returning midfield star Michael Kightly naturally feels that Wolves have to take the chance when presented.

"If we win all three games it makes it possible so if we keep going until we can't do it. Nine points would do it but it is tough," Kightly said. "It is another big game on Tuesday - it is a must win. We have got to win our last three games it is as simple as that. "

Kightly will be happy to be involved against 'City on Tuesday if selected. The match between Cardiff and Wolves will be our third meeting this season, following our 3-2 October league loss at Ninian Park in which Kightly shone, scoring two to inspire Wolves to the win.

He was missing in action from the FA Cup fifth round tie in South Wales, leading to our continued road to the final thanks to our two goals in the opening fifteen minutes.

Keeping his focus on the Championship, Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes that the push for that last gasp sixth spot will go right down to the wire.

"It's gone to the last day of the season before and it probably will again," said McCarthy. "One or two are wobbling, so there's still teams to catch. We've worked exceptionally hard, have remarkable levels of fitness and we've played well in our last two games. I don't think we've had what we've deserved from our performances, but you don't always get what you deserve, do you?"

The Cardiff fans allowed into the Black Country venue under escort on Tuesday will be hoping for lady luck to be on their side, while also getting to see Cardiff City score in person rather than on television screens as per last season's blanket ban. Either way, we'll happily take the win in any form before boarding the bus.