Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Tony Harrington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 11 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Stoke City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
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' The game is set. Cardiff City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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 Joe Bennett suffering a number of foals already.
- 6' Goal! Helder Costa scores his 10 goal in 343 matches.
- 8' Patrick Bamford makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Leeds United AFC are in front.
- 13' Cardiff City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Leeds United FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 23' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' The 39-year-old Lee Peltier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Lee Tomlin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' The whistle greets Aden Flint as he departs to be replaced by Curtis Nelson.
- 45' It’s a booking for Leeds United AFC player. Pablo Hernandez gets a Yellow card.
- 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 52' Goal! Patrick Bamford scores his 65 goal in 358 matches.
- 57' Leeds United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Goal! Lee Tomlin scores his 12 goal in 372 matches.
- 61' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 61 minute. Will Vaulks leaves to be changed by Gavin Whyte.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stuart Dallas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 71' 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.
- 73' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 73 minute. Daniel Ward leaves to be changed by Robert Glatzel.
- 77' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Eddie Nketiah on, Patrick Bamford off on 77 minutes.
- 81' The whistle greets Jack Harrison as he departs to be replaced by Ezgjan Alioski.
- 82' GOAL! Sean Morrison fires home to make it 0-5!
- 84' Gaetano Berardi makes way for Pascal Struijk at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
- 86' Sean Morrison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 86.
- 88' A goal from the Germany international Robert Glatzel! He fires home on 88 to make it 0-6!
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 28
- 2
- 23
- 15
- 19
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Ezgjan Alioski 81'
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Eddie Nketiah 77'
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
14
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 77'
- 3
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↑ 81'
-
34
Pascal Struijk ↑ 84'
- 47
- 36
- 30
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 8
- 19
-
23
Daniel Ward ↓ Robert Glatzel 73'
- 17
-
5
Aden Flint ↓ Curtis Nelson 41'
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Gavin Whyte 61'
Bench
- 7
- 11
- 12
- 13
-
16
Curtis Nelson ↑ 41'
-
20
Gavin Whyte ↑ 61'
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 73'
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 5 |
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Degnand Gnonto | 3 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
53%
Leeds United FC or Cardiff City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.