Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stoke City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Stoke City FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Cardiff City FC
Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium 20,847 HT 45' · FT 45'
Andrew Moran 17' 1–0
1–1 32' Anwar El Ghazi
1–2 72' Ben Gibson
Ben Gibson 90+5' 2–2
Andrew Moran 24' Y
Y 43' Joe Ralls
Ben Wilmot 65' Y
Ben Gibson 66' Y
Ashley Phillips 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Joshua Smith
  • Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
  • Assistant 2

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

2
6
5
Stoke City FC 13 games · Avg 2.7 goals Cardiff City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC 2024-02-24 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Stoke City FC 2023-11-04 Stoke City FC 0–0 Cardiff City FC 2023-04-22 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2022-12-10 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Cardiff City FC H 2–2 D
10 Dec Luton Town FC A 1–2 L
07 Dec Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
30 Nov Burnley FC H 0–2 L
26 Nov Preston North End FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–1 D
Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Stoke City FC A 2–2 D
11 Dec Preston North End FC H 0–2 L
30 Nov Coventry City FC A 2–2 D
27 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC H 0–2 L
23 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Bet365 Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Stoke City FC and Cardiff City FC.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' 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 Joon-ho Bae suffering a number of foals already.
  • 17' Goal! Andrew Moran scores his 8 goal in 336 matches.
  • 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andrew Moran.
  • 29' Stoke City FC currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 32' A stunning finish from Anwar El Ghazi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Joe Ralls on 43 minutes.
  • 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chris Willock, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 53' 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.
  • 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Lewis Koumas makes way for Emre Tezgel at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
  • 61' Lynden Gooch is ready to make an impact after coming on for Million Manhoef at the 61 minute mark.
  • 65' Ben Wilmot has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 65.
  • 66' That is a card for Stoke City FC. Ben Gibson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Ashley Phillips on 67 minutes earns him a card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
  • 68' Anwar El Ghazi makes way for Rubin Colwill at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
  • 72' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ben Gibson makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 79' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Joon-ho Bae by Bosun Lawal on 79 minute.
  • 84' Sam Gallagher needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Yakou Meite is replaced by Wilfride Kanga on 85 minute.
  • 89' Chris Willock makes way for Alex Robertson at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chicho Pelach

Cardiff City FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Omer Riza

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rubin Colwill 3
Sean Morrison 2
Lewis Koumas 2
Steven Fletcher 2
Lewis Baker 2
Tyrese Campbell 1
Ben Gibson 1
Liam Delap 1

Head to Head

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC 2024-02-24 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Stoke City FC 2023-11-04 Stoke City FC 0–0 Cardiff City FC 2023-04-22 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2022-12-10 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC

Stoke City FC Form

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-12-10 Luton Town FC 2–1 Stoke City FC L 2024-12-07 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Stoke City FC L 2024-11-30 Stoke City FC 0–2 Burnley FC L 2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2024-11-23 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D

Cardiff City FC Form

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-12-11 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Preston North End FC L 2024-11-30 Coventry City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-11-27 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2024-11-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC D 2024-11-09 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Blackburn Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Stoke City FC or Cardiff City FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC38% Draw28% Cardiff City FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
62%
Stoke City FC or Cardiff City FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC26% Draw47% Cardiff City FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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