Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Samuel Lewis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jun | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jun | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jun | Preston North End FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Jun | Leeds United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bristol City FC and Cardiff City FC get this one started.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol City FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Andreas Weimann has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol City FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 20' Cardiff City FC is showing some good football. However, Cardiff City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 23' Korey Smith catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 23.
- 28' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate Stadium. Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' Bristol City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' Bristol City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cardiff City FC backline.
- 57' A change in the Bristol City FC ranks — Andreas Weimann exits the field as Jamie Paterson enters on 57.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Johnson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 66 minute. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing leaves to be changed by Lee Tomlin.
- 70' A tactical swap from Bristol City FC — Jack Hunt on, Zak Vyner off on 70 minutes.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Callum Paterson by Daniel Ward on 79 minute.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' Daniel Ward is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' Soul Bamba gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Junior Hoilett and will look to change the dynamic.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cardiff City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
- 6
- 7
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↓ Filip Benkovic 70'
- 9
- 3
-
21
Nahki Wells ↓ Benik Afobe 70'
- 1
- 26
- 4
Bench
- 15
- 38
-
20
Jamie Paterson ↑ 57'
-
2
Jack Hunt ↑ 70'
- 24
-
40
Benik Afobe ↑ 70'
- 25
-
31
Filip Benkovic ↑ 70'
- 42
Coach
Lee Johnson
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 3
-
13
Callum Paterson ↓ Daniel Ward 79'
- 8
- 19
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Soul Bamba 89'
- 6
- 16
- 2
Bench
- 15
- 11
- 1
-
22
Soul Bamba ↑ 89'
-
23
Daniel Ward ↑ 79'
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↑ 66'
- 5
- 20
- 24
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Weimann | 4 |
| Chris Martin | 3 |
| Perry Ng | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Rubin Colwill | 1 |
| Curtis Nelson | 1 |
| Luke McNally | 1 |
| Ollie Tanner | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
72%
Bristol City FC or Cardiff City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 23% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.