Cardiff City FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 8 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Preston North End FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2 Blake Antrobus (England)
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Preston North End FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Watford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Cardiff City FC | Preston North End FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #23 |
| 7 | Points | 4 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 1 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 6 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 12 | Conceded | 15 |
| -2 | GD | -7 |
| 0.88 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 13% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
Cardiff City FC are 21st (7 pts). Preston North End FC are 23rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Preston North End FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
| Jack Moylan | 3 G | 1 A |
| Yousef Salech | 2 G | 1 A |
| Cian Ashford | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rubin Colwill | 1 G | 1 A |
Preston North End FC
| Callum Lang | 3 G |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 G |
| Jusef Erabi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Cardiff City FC welcome Preston North End FC for this crunch clash at Cardiff City Stadium.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dimitrios Goutas, as he is very good at scoring at Cardiff City Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 10' England international Brad Potts has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cardiff City FC and Preston North End FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Preston North End FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cardiff City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' The Denmark forward Emil Riis Jakobsen breaks the deadlock on 31 minutes. 0-1!
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' What a moment for Ben Whiteman! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jak Alnwick.
- 46' Ryan Wintle makes way for Aaron Ramsey at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' The 27-year-old Josh Bowler has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' Famara Diedhiou has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kion Etete on 62 minute.
- 67' Will Keane has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 71' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. David Turnbull is withdrawn and Rubin Colwill gets his opportunity.
- 72' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 72 minute. Brad Potts leaves to be changed by Alistair McCann.
- 74' Mads Frokjaer-Jensen was booked on 74.
- 79' Ryan Ledson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alan Browne at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Yakou Meite on, Nathaniel Phillips off on 84 minutes.
- 86' Fresh legs for Preston North End FC! Milutin Osmajic comes on to replace Emil Riis Jakobsen.
- 87' Andrew Hughes makes way for Ben Woodburn at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Preston North End FC.
- 90' A moment of madness from Yakou Meite on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- Another three points for Preston North End FC.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 38
-
6
Ryan Wintle ↓ Aaron Ramsey 46'
- 17
-
15
David Turnbull ↓ Rubin Colwill 71'
- 4
-
9
Kion Etete ↓ Famara Diedhiou 62'
- 14
- 12
- 23
- 16
Bench
-
20
Famara Diedhiou ↑ 62'
-
22
Yakou Meite ↑ 84'
- –
-
10
Aaron Ramsey ↑ 46'
- 2
- 8
-
27
Rubin Colwill ↑ 71'
-
30
Josh Wilson-Esbrand ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Erol Bulut
Preston North End FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 6
-
44
Brad Potts ↓ Alistair McCann 72'
-
16
Andrew Hughes ↓ Ben Woodburn 87'
- 14
-
8
Alan Browne ↓ Ryan Ledson 79'
- 7
- 4
- 1
-
23
Liam Millar ↓ Robbie Brady 86'
- 19
- 10
Bench
- 26
-
11
Robbie Brady ↑ 86'
- 3
-
18
Ryan Ledson ↑ 79'
-
20
Ben Woodburn ↑ 87'
- 21
-
13
Alistair McCann ↑ 72'
-
28
Milutin Osmajic ↑ 86'
- 17
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Milutin Osmajic | 3 |
| Thomas Cannon | 1 |
| Robert Glatzel | 1 |
| Sheyi Ojo | 1 |
| Ike Ugbo | 1 |
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Karlan Grant | 1 |
| Mark Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
2024-02-10
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Preston North End FC
L
2024-02-03
Watford FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2024-01-20
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Cardiff City FC
L
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
Preston North End FC Form
2024-02-10
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Preston North End FC
W
2024-02-03
Preston North End FC
3–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2024-01-27
Millwall FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2024-01-21
Leeds United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
L
2024-01-13
Preston North End FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2024-01-06
Chelsea FC
4–0
Preston North End FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Preston North End FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Preston North End FC
66%
Cardiff City FC or Preston North End FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Preston North End FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.