Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Cardiff City FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Sat 13 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Cardiff City Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Patrick Bamford
0–2 31' Daniel James
0–3 88' Georginio Rutter
Perry Ng 45' Y
Y 74' Ilia Gruev

Overview

Match Preview

Cardiff City FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
  • Assistant 2 Gregory Read (England)

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

1
3
4
Cardiff City FC 8 games · Avg 4.4 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-13 Cardiff City FC 0–3 Leeds United FC 2023-08-06 Leeds United FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-01-18 Leeds United FC 5–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-01-08 Cardiff City FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2020-06-21 Cardiff City FC 2–0 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Leeds United FC H 0–3 L
06 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–4 L
01 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Leicester City FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
23 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Cardiff City FC A 3–0 W
07 Jan Peterborough United FC A 3–0 W
01 Jan Birmingham City FC H 3–0 W
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Preston North End FC A 1–2 L
23 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Cardiff City Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Cardiff City FC and Leeds United FC.
  • 5' Jaidon Anthony has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 13' Patrick Bamford puts Leeds United FC on the lead.
  • 18' It looks surprising Cardiff City FC does not make any changes. Jamie Shackleton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Glen Kamara made 182 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 31' Crysencio Summerville does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 44' Fresh legs for Cardiff City FC! Rubin Colwill comes on to replace Joe Ralls.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Perry Ng on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Yakou Meite on, Kion Etete off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Cardiff City FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 56' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' The 27-year-old Josh Bowler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 66' England international Ryan Wintle has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' A moment of madness from Ilia Gruev on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leeds United FC will be frustrated.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Ollie Tanner. He replaces Josh Bowler on 74 minute.
  • 79' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Sam Byram on, Junior Firpo off on 84 minutes.
  • 88' Georginio Rutter doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Jaidon Anthony. He replaces Crysencio Summerville on 90 minute.
  • Full Time. Leeds United FC beats Cardiff City FC

Lineups

Cardiff City FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erol Bulut

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patrick Bamford 5
Joel Piroe 3
Degnand Gnonto 3
Callum Robinson 2
Robert Glatzel 2
Rodrigo 2
Daniel James 2
Brenden Aaronson 1

Head to Head

2024-01-13 Cardiff City FC 0–3 Leeds United FC 2023-08-06 Leeds United FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-01-18 Leeds United FC 5–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-01-08 Cardiff City FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2020-06-21 Cardiff City FC 2–0 Leeds United FC

Cardiff City FC Form

2024-01-13 Cardiff City FC 0–3 Leeds United FC L 2024-01-06 Sheffield Wednesday FC 4–0 Cardiff City FC L 2024-01-01 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC W 2023-12-29 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Leicester City FC L 2023-12-26 Cardiff City FC 2–2 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2023-12-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC W

Leeds United FC Form

2024-01-13 Cardiff City FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W 2024-01-07 Peterborough United FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W 2024-01-01 Leeds United FC 3–0 Birmingham City FC W 2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-23 Leeds United FC 4–0 Ipswich Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC27% Draw27% Leeds United FC46%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Cardiff City FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Leeds United FC
73%
Cardiff City FC or Leeds United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cardiff City FC19% Draw45% Leeds United FC36%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC

Handicap Cardiff City FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 22% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.