Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FC — FA Cup at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 14 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
Leeds United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Elland Road!
- 1' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Degnand Gnonto makes it 1-0.
- 6' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jesse Marsch will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' The 24-year-old Joel Bagan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' GOAL! Rodrigo fires home to make it 2-0!
- 36' Assisted by Rodrigo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Degnand Gnonto makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 37' What a moment for Degnand Gnonto! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Cardiff City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 40' The referee shows Leeds United FC player a Yellow card on 40.
- 43' What composure from Curtis Nelson! The England international strokes it home. 4-1.
- 46' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Tyler Adams is replaced by Brenden Aaronson.
- 48' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Mark Harris is replaced by Cedric Kipre.
- 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' Luke Ayling has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maximilian Wober on 57 minute.
- 62' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 64 minute. Andy Rinomhota leaves to be changed by Callum Robinson.
- 67' Joe Gelhardt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Degnand Gnonto at the 67 minute mark.
- 71' Patrick Bamford doubles the advantage! 5-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' What a strike from Patrick Bamford! The score is 6-1.
- 79' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Jack Harrison has done his job and it is now time for Luis Sinisterra to step up.
- 84' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Callum Robinson makes no mistake. 6-2!
- 88' Cardiff City FC make a change. Sheyi Ojo trudges off to be replaced by Gavin Whyte on 88 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Jack Harrison ↓ Luis Sinisterra 79'
- 25
-
39
Maximilian Wober ↓ Luke Ayling 57'
- 1
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Patrick Bamford 46'
- 14
- 8
- 3
-
12
Tyler Adams ↓ Brenden Aaronson 46'
-
29
Degnand Gnonto ↓ Joe Gelhardt 67'
- 42
Bench
-
2
Luke Ayling ↑ 57'
- 21
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 46'
-
30
Joe Gelhardt ↑ 67'
-
23
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 79'
- 22
-
7
Brenden Aaronson ↑ 46'
- 16
- 18
Coach
Jesse Marsch
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
-
29
Mark Harris ↓ Cedric Kipre 46'
- 26
- 19
- 16
- 21
-
10
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Gavin Whyte 88'
-
9
Kion Etete ↓ Isaak Davies 64'
- 12
- 3
-
27
Rubin Colwill ↓ Ryan Wintle 46'
Bench
- 11
-
47
Callum Robinson ↑ 64'
-
23
Cedric Kipre ↑ 46'
-
20
Gavin Whyte ↑ 88'
- 1
- 38
-
6
Ryan Wintle ↑ 46'
-
39
Isaak Davies ↑ 64'
- 25
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 5 |
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Degnand Gnonto | 3 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Robert Glatzel | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2023-01-18
Leeds United FC
5–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2023-01-13
Aston Villa FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
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
Cardiff City FC Form
2023-01-18
Leeds United FC
5–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-01-14
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
48%
Leeds United FC or Cardiff City FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.