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 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 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' And we are off! Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cardiff City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Leeds United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Mateusz Klich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Leeds United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Junior Hoilett does the damage! The net is bulging and Cardiff City FC surge ahead!
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Helder Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Albert Adomah argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' Junior Hoilett catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 43.
- 45' Kalvin Phillips is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Cardiff City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cardiff City FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' It’s a booking for Leeds United AFC player. Tyler Roberts gets a Yellow card.
- 62' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Luke Ayling departs to be replaced by Ezgjan Alioski.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Robert Glatzel. He replaces Callum Paterson on 65 minute.
- 70' Cardiff City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' A stunning finish from Robert Glatzel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 75' Marlon Pack is replacing Joe Ralls for the Cardiff City FC side.
- 77' Ian Carlo Poveda gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Helder Costa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Mateusz Klich was booked on 81.
- 83' The crowd applauds Junior Hoilett as he leaves the pitch. Brad Smith steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 84' The Cardiff City FC manager makes a substitution. Will Vaulks departs to be replaced by Lee Tomlin.
- 89' Stuart Dallas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 2-0 the final result. Leeds United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Degnand Gnonto | 3 |
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
| Manor Solomon | 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.

