Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Samuel Lewis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Wycombe Wanderers FC and Cardiff City FC is underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Adams Park. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 20 minute. Sean Morrison leaves to be changed by Filip Benkovic.
- 25' The 39-year-old Joe Jacobson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Wales international Harry Wilson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Ryan Tafazolli makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Wycombe Wanderers FC are in front.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' 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.
- 45' It’s a booking for Wycombe Wanderers FC player. Curtis Thompson gets a Yellow card.
- 50' It looks surprising Cardiff City FC does not make any changes. Curtis Thompson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' Wycombe Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cardiff City FC's shape.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daryl Horgan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! David Wheeler gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Fred Onyedinma. He replaces Daryl Horgan on 64 minute.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Harris will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' The crowd applauds Will Vaulks as he leaves the pitch. Junior Hoilett steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 77' Cardiff City FC have won 398 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Uche Ikpeazu on 78.
- 78' Another change for Wycombe Wanderers FC made on 78 minute. Uche Ikpeazu leaves to be changed by Adebayo Akinfenwa.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' Wycombe Wanderers FC ring the changes. Garath McCleary has done his job and it is now time for Matt Bloomfield to step up.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Bennett argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Leandro Bacuna. He receives a Yellow card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 19
- 12
- 6
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 2
- 9
-
17
Daryl Horgan ↓ Fred Onyedinma 64'
-
33
Anis Mehmeti ↓ Alex Samuel 84'
Bench
- 31
- 26
-
23
Fred Onyedinma ↑ 64'
- 21
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 84'
-
10
Matt Bloomfield ↑ 84'
-
20
Adebayo Akinfenwa ↑ 78'
- 11
- 24
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
29
Mark Harris ↓ Josh Murphy 72'
- 23
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 8
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Junior Hoilett 72'
- 16
- 27
- 9
Bench
- 21
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 72'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 72'
- 18
- 1
- 20
-
13
Filip Benkovic ↑ 20'
- 32
- 36
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 1 |
| David Wheeler | 1 |
| Ryan Tafazolli | 1 |
| Joe Jacobson | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2020-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2020-12-26
Bristol City FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-12-19
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-12-15
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-12-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
L
2020-12-09
Barnsley FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
51%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Cardiff City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.