Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC — FA Cup at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | West Ham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 05 Nov | AFC Bournemouth | H | 4–3 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
Leeds United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leeds United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Leeds United FC.
- 5' Cardiff City FC have won 398 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 9' That is a Yellow card for Cardiff City FC. Thomas Sang will be fuming at that decision.
- 14' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 19' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' Jaden Philogene Bidace puts Cardiff City FC on the lead.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Degnand Gnonto. He receives a Yellow card.
- 28' Pascal Struijk catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 28.
- 31' Goal! Sheyi Ojo scores his 14 goal in 420 matches.
- 35' Joel Bagan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' Jack Simpson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cardiff City FC so far.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Crysencio Summerville has done his job and it is now time for Rodrigo to step up.
- 60' Fresh legs for Leeds United FC! Maximilian Wober comes on to replace Darko Gyabi.
- 63' Ollie Tanner is replacing Isaak Davies for the Cardiff City FC side.
- 65' A stunning finish from Rodrigo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sam Greenwood on 70 minutes.
- 73' The crowd applauds Joe Gelhardt as he leaves the pitch. Mateo Fernandez steps in for Leeds United FC.
- 77' Callum O'Dowda gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Jaden Philogene Bidace and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Romaine Sawyers is replaced by Ryan Wintle.
- 80' Joel Bagan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 80.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Curtis Nelson.
- 86' The Cardiff City FC manager makes a substitution. Sheyi Ojo departs to be replaced by Joe Ralls.
- 90' A moment of madness from Maximilian Wober on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leeds United FC will be frustrated.
- The points are shared — Cardiff City FC 2-2 Leeds United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
-
29
Mark Harris ↓ Perry Ng 86'
- 26
-
19
Romaine Sawyers ↓ Ryan Wintle 78'
- 16
- 21
- 10
- 12
- 3
-
39
Isaak Davies ↓ Ollie Tanner 63'
- 25
Bench
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↑ 77'
-
8
Joe Ralls ↑ 86'
- 1
-
38
Perry Ng ↑ 86'
-
6
Ryan Wintle ↑ 78'
-
14
Ollie Tanner ↑ 63'
- 37
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
30
Joe Gelhardt ↓ Mateo Fernandez 73'
-
25
Rasmus Kristensen ↓ Cody Drameh 60'
- 14
- 22
- 3
- 7
-
10
Crysencio Summerville ↓ Rodrigo 59'
- 29
- 42
-
18
Darko Gyabi ↓ Maximilian Wober 60'
Bench
- –
- 11
-
39
Maximilian Wober ↑ 60'
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 59'
- 8
-
2
Cody Drameh ↑ 60'
- 13
-
16
Sonny Perkins ↑ 86'
-
49
Mateo Fernandez ↑ 73'
- –
Coach
Jesse Marsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 5 |
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Degnand Gnonto | 3 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
2023-01-08
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Leeds United FC
D
2023-01-01
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2022-12-29
Coventry City FC
0–0
Cardiff City FC
D
2022-12-26
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2022-12-17
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2022-12-10
Stoke City FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
Leeds United FC Form
2023-01-08
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Leeds United FC
D
2023-01-04
Leeds United FC
2–2
West Ham United FC
D
2022-12-31
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
2022-12-28
Leeds United FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
L
2022-11-12
Tottenham Hotspur FC
4–3
Leeds United FC
L
2022-11-05
Leeds United FC
4–3
AFC Bournemouth
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Leeds United FC 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Leeds United FC
56%
Cardiff City FC or Leeds United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
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% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

