Anthony Pilkington could be ruled out of much of Cardiff City’s remaining promotion surge after suffering a knee injury on Tuesday night.

The in-form Bluebirds striker will have a scan tomorrow to assess the extent of the damage which forced him off during the 0-0 draw at Burnley.

Pilkington left Turf Moor on crutches after the draw against the Championship leaders which leaves Cardiff back in seventh place, but now four points outside the play-offs after other results went against them.

If the Republic of Ireland international did miss a sizeable chunk of City’s remaining six matches it would be a significant blow.

Since being transformed from a winger to a central striker, Pilkington has scored five goals and been a big influence on the team’s revival.

Manager Russell Slade said: “He’s in a brace so we’re taking all precautions.

“We just hope it’s not too serious because he’s done very well since we’ve converted him up there.

“I thought he was a threat all night for the two Burnley centre-backs.”

Slade said his side fully deserved the point against the Championship leaders, who stretched their unbeaten run to 17 games but saw their lead at the top cut to a point.

Cardiff substitute Kenneth Zahore hit the crossbar with three minutes remaining before Bluebirds keeper David Marshall denied Sam Vokes and Ashley Barnes in injury time.

“Burnley could have stolen it in the dying seconds but on the balance of play that would have been cruel on us,” Slade said.

“I thought we created some really good opportunities and probably the best chance came five minutes before those saves Marshall made.

“Zahore came on and had a wonderful chance to nick us a goal.

“The way the game was panning out I didn’t think it would end 0-0. Both teams were trying to win a football match.

“There were opportunities at both ends. It was a very competitive Championship game.”