Blackpool FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Bristol City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Preston North End FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Cardiff City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 21' Against the run of play, Connor Wickham has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 25' Charlie Patino was booked on 25.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 37' The Guinea Sory Kaba breaks the deadlock on 37 minutes. 0-2!
- 40' The England Joe Ralls breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 0-3!
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 50' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cardiff City FC's shape.
- 60' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' Charlie Patino makes way for Keshi Anderson at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 65' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Romaine Sawyers is replaced by Andy Rinomhota on 65 minute.
- 66' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Ian Carlo Poveda exits the field as CJ Hamilton enters on 66.
- 67' It’s a booking for Cardiff City FC player. Jaden Philogene Bidace gets a Yellow card.
- 70' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Connor Wickham is replaced by Rubin Colwill on 70 minute.
- 74' GOAL! Josh Bowler fires home to make it 1-3!
- 76' Callum Connolly is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 85' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Jaden Philogene Bidace is replaced by Mark Harris.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 1-3 the final result. Blackpool FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 31
-
26
Ian Carlo Poveda ↓ CJ Hamilton 66'
- 11
- 23
- 4
- 16
-
28
Charlie Patino ↓ Keshi Anderson 64'
Bench
- 12
- 29
-
10
Keshi Anderson ↑ 64'
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↑ 66'
- 32
- 24
- 8
Coach
Mick McCarthy
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
31
Connor Wickham ↓ Rubin Colwill 70'
- 2
- 8
- 19
- 23
- 1
- 38
- 6
-
48
Sory Kaba ↓ Isaak Davies 85'
- 5
- 25
Bench
-
35
Andy Rinomhota ↑ 65'
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 85'
- 26
- 21
- 10
-
27
Rubin Colwill ↑ 70'
-
39
Isaak Davies ↑ 85'
Coach
Sabri Lamouchi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Kion Etete | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 1 |
| Connor Wickham | 1 |
| Joe Ralls | 1 |
| Sory Kaba | 1 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| Leandro Bacuna | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2023-04-07
Blackpool FC
1–3
Cardiff City FC
W
2023-04-01
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Swansea City AFC
L
2023-03-15
Cardiff City FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2023-03-11
Preston North End FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-03-04
Cardiff City FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2023-02-25
Norwich City FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Cardiff City FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Cardiff City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.