Cardiff City edged out Brighton & Hove Albion in a win on Tuesday, 0x2, on matchweek 31. In this competition, both teams came from three defeats.
In the 22nd minute, Méndez-Laing opened the score for Cardiff City, with a right-foot strike from outside the penalty box, laid on by Junior Hoilett.
Sean Morrison netted the last goal after 50 minutes.
After the result Brighton & Hove Albion are 15th in the table, with 33 points, while Cardiff City sit 17th place, with 31 points. With regard to the next fixture, Neil Warnock's team will play at home against Liverpool, while Chris Hughton's team visit Wolverhampton.