Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Stoke City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Cardiff City Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Cooper made 358 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Robbie Gotts has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cardiff City FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Leeds United FC that had 358 games and scored 532 goals.
- 35' Junior Hoilett adds to his 0 season tally! Cardiff City FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Helder Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Albert Adomah picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' A moment of madness from Junior Hoilett on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Kalvin Phillips is booked for Leeds United AFC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Callum Paterson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Tyler Roberts has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tyler Roberts on 57 minutes.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Ezgjan Alioski. He replaces Luke Ayling on 62 minute.
- 65' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 65 minute. Callum Paterson leaves to be changed by Robert Glatzel.
- 70' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' Robert Glatzel makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Cardiff City FC are in front.
- 75' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Marlon Pack on, Joe Ralls off on 75 minutes.
- 77' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Ian Carlo Poveda on, Helder Costa off on 77 minutes.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateusz Klich on 81.
- 83' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 83 minute. Junior Hoilett leaves to be changed by Brad Smith.
- 84' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Will Vaulks is replaced by Lee Tomlin.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelo Bielsa will be considering his options from the bench.
- Full Time. Cardiff City FC beats Leeds United FC
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 13
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Marlon Pack 75'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Brad Smith 83'
- 14
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Lee Tomlin 84'
- 16
- 2
Bench
-
15
Marlon Pack ↑ 75'
- 1
-
19
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ↑ 65'
- 23
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↑ 84'
- 5
- 20
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 65'
-
24
Brad Smith ↑ 83'
Coach
Neil Harris
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Helder Costa ↓ Ian Carlo Poveda 77'
- 6
-
2
Luke Ayling ↓ Ezgjan Alioski 62'
- 23
- 15
- 11
- 22
- 9
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Robbie Gotts 84'
- 1
- 5
Bench
- 28
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↑ 62'
- 34
- 48
- 46
-
36
Robbie Gotts ↑ 84'
- 40
- 30
-
7
Ian Carlo Poveda ↑ 77'
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 5 |
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Degnand Gnonto | 3 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Leeds United FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Leeds United FC
56%
Cardiff City FC or Leeds United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.