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If they lose, however, they risk Cardiff leapfrogging them in the table on April 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Cardiff\u2019s uphill climb, the threat of a double derby defeat looms over its fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A second derby loss after Cardiff\u2019s October defeat would be a first for either side in the South Wales rivalry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gareth Davies, 41, is among the City fans eagerly awaiting another round of the age-old clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cVery rarely do I look forward to this game, but Morison has brought back the confidence to the team and the fans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t get me wrong, I will probably still have the usual feeling of dread closer to the time that usually comes with these games, especially after losing the first one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo squad, manager or fans want to be the first to suffer a double derby defeat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in decades, the derby match will kick off on a Saturday at 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