ASTON VILLA continued their revival after downing 10-man Cardiff 3-1.
Rickie Lambert cancelled out Albert Adomah’s opener but Jonathan Kodiga’s header and a late penalty from former Bluebird Rudy Gestede sealed victory.
The visitors fell behind as Admoah steered past Ben Amos after 24 minutes.
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But before the half hour mark veteran striker Lambert got the Bluebirds back in it.
Kodiga towered above Sean Morrison to restore the lead before the break.
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And with Cardiff pushing for a second equaliser, Lee Peltier was sent off after picking up a second yellow.
Villa earned a late penalty as Morrison brought down Jack Grealish and Gestede stepped up against his former club to seal victory for Steve Bruce’s side.
The result stretched Villa’s unbeaten run to six games, and meant they remained the only team in the Championship with an unbeaten home record.
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