Cardiff City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 8 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Mark Pottage
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Eddie Smart
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | Fulham FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jul | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | Fulham FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 14 Jul | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Preston North End FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Cardiff City Stadium as Cardiff City FC face off against Sheffield Wednesday FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Windass makes it 0-1.
- 9' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cardiff City FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lee Tomlin made 378 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kieffer Moore suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' Cardiff City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield Wednesday FC backline.
- 29' Junior Hoilett has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jordan Rhodes makes it 0-2.
- 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Palmer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 54' Cardiff City FC have won 405 goals from 378 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 58 minute. Junior Hoilett leaves to be changed by Josh Murphy.
- 59' The whistle greets Joe Ralls as he departs to be replaced by Robert Glatzel.
- 64' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Sheyi Ojo by Lee Tomlin on 64 minute.
- 65' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Sheyi Ojo is replaced by Lee Tomlin.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Adam Reach. He replaces Jordan Rhodes on 66 minute.
- 70' Elias Kachunga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Windass on 70 minute.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Massimo Luongo.
- 78' It is a substitution in Sheffield Wednesday FC team. Matthew Penney is replaced by Liam Palmer on 78 minute.
- 83' Elias Kachunga, a DR Congo , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield Wednesday FC players.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 4
- 3
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Robert Glatzel 58'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Josh Murphy 58'
- 6
- 16
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Lee Tomlin 64'
- 2
Bench
- 21
- 25
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 58'
- 22
- 13
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↑ 64'
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 58'
Coach
Neil Harris
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
20
Jordan Rhodes ↓ Adam Reach 66'
-
14
Matthew Penney ↓ Liam Palmer 78'
- 10
- 15
- 4
- 25
- 21
- 27
- 24
-
18
Josh Windass ↓ Elias Kachunga 70'
Bench
-
45
Elias Kachunga ↑ 70'
-
11
Adam Reach ↑ 66'
- 28
-
2
Liam Palmer ↑ 78'
- 8
- 26
- 17
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Windass | 2 |
| Adam Reach | 2 |
| Julian Borner | 2 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Callum Paterson | 1 |
| Michael Ihiekwe | 1 |
| Isaak Davies | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2020-09-12
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-07-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-07-18
Fulham FC
5–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-07-14
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2020-07-11
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-07-08
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–3
Preston North End FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
64%
Cardiff City FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.