Cardiff City have announced they will be playing three behind-closed-doors matches in preparation for Erol Bulut's first campaign in charge.
The Bluebirds will take on Cambridge United and Bristol Rovers on Friday, July 7 (3pm) and Tuesday, July 11 (3pm) respectively and both matches won't be admitting supporters. They will. however, be screened by Cardiff City TV.
In addition to these fixtures, Cardiff will then face as yet unnamed Premier League opposition before heading to Portugal for a warm- weather training camp between July 17 and July 23.
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It completes a busy summer schedule for Bulut and his new-look team, who kick things off this Saturday against Penybont FC (3pm) at Cardiff City Stadium.
They then take on Cymru Premier Division champions The New Saints in the capital three days later.
Another summer fixture against Wycombe Wanderers on July 29 has previously been announced, with Cardiff taking on The Chairboys in the testimonial match of academy graduate Joe Jacobson at Adams Park.
The Bluebirds kick off the Championship campaign on August 6 as they travel to Leeds United on the opening weekend, while they will host Colchester United in the first round of the Carabao Cup two days later.
Bulut has been busy putting players through their paces at the Vale this week and has been happy with what he has seen so far.
"For the first week I'm satisfied how the guys are working really well," he said. "Hard. Of course the first weeks are more physical, so we are working a lot more physically. But we do it with the ball.
"From this week now, all the squad is together from today. So from today we will start some tactical things in training. So first week was really good and I hope we continue.
"The season won't be easy. It will be a tough season. We want to be prepared for this season. That's why we train hard."
Cardiff's pre-season fixtures in full:
- Saturday, July 1 vs. Penybont FC (Cardiff City Stadium, 3pm)
- Tuesday, July 4 vs. The New Saints (Cardiff City Stadium, 7:30pm)
- Friday, July 7 vs Cambridge United (3pm)
- Tuesday, July 11 vs Bristol Rovers (3pm)
- Saturday, July 29 vs. Wycombe Wanderers (Adams Park, 3pm)
* Friendly date against Premier League team yet to be confirmed
