Derby vs Cardiff

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Championship · Aug 22, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Derby 2–2 Cardiff

Match preview

The Championship campaign is barely underway, yet Derby County and Cardiff City already face a pivotal early-season clash at Pride Park on August 22, 2026. The Rams, coming off a mixed pre-season and early results reflected in their 43% win rate last term, will be eager to assert themselves. Their 2W 0D 3L record in their last five competitive outings suggests inconsistency, something manager Paul Warne will be desperate to iron out.

Cardiff, meanwhile, arrive with a starker narrative, having opened their season with a defeat, conceding once without reply. Despite this, the Bluebirds hold a psychological edge in recent encounters, winning three of the last five H2H meetings, including a 2-1 victory last time out. The bookmakers’ unusual 50% draw and away win probability, with zero for a home win, adds an intriguing layer of expectation. Watch for Derby's ability to convert their chances against a Cardiff side that will be determined to kickstart their campaign and avoid an early slump. This promises to be a cagey affair with both teams desperate for points.

Standings

Derby: #15 · 4 Pts · 4 P (1W 1D 2L)
Cardiff: #18 · 3 Pts · 3 P (0W 3D 0L)

Recent form

Derby

L Aug 15, 2026: Charlton 2–1 Derby

Cardiff

D Aug 17, 2026: Cardiff 1–1 Wrexham

Head-to-head

2025-01-25T15:00:00+00:00: Cardiff 2–1 Derby
2024-09-14T14:00:00+00:00: Derby 1–0 Cardiff
2022-05-07T11:30:00+00:00: Derby 0–1 Cardiff
2022-03-01T19:45:00+00:00: Cardiff 1–0 Derby
2021-03-02T19:00:00+00:00: Cardiff 4–0 Derby

Lineups

Derby (Formation: 5-3-2)

1. J. Widell Zetterstrom, 23. J. Ward, 6. S. Langas, 28. D. Sanderson, 3. C. Forsyth, 18. C. Taylor, 29. O. Fraulo, 27. L. Travis, 8. B. Clark, 9. C. Morris, 11. S. Szmodics

Cardiff (Formation: 4-1-4-1)

1. N. Trott, 38. P. Ng, 4. G. Osho, 3. J. Bagan, 23. C. Scanlon, 18. A. Robertson, 11. O. Tanner, 8. J. Moylan, 45. C. Ashford, 16. C. Willock, 9. Y. Salech

Match events

9' Card Yellow Card — C. Blackett-Taylor (Derby)
19' Goal Normal Goal — C. Ashford (Cardiff) (assists: R. Kpakio)
26' Goal Normal Goal — C. Morris (Derby) (assists: B. Clark)
39' Goal Normal Goal — Y. Salech (Cardiff) (assists: R. Colwill)
49' Goal Normal Goal — B. Clark (Derby)
53' Card Yellow Card — A. Robertson (Cardiff)
55' Card Yellow Card — O. Fraulo (Derby)
59' subst Substitution 1 — R. Colwill (Cardiff) (assists: D. Turnbull)
59' subst Substitution 2 — C. Ashford (Cardiff) (assists: C. Willock)
60' Card Yellow Card — L. Travis (Derby)
64' subst Substitution 1 — O. Fraulo (Derby) (assists: R. Hedges)
65' subst Substitution 2 — C. Blackett-Taylor (Derby) (assists: R. Brewster)
71' subst Substitution 3 — J. Moylan (Cardiff) (assists: J. Colwill)
71' subst Substitution 4 — O. Tanner (Cardiff) (assists: I. Davies)
80' Card Yellow Card — M. Johnston (Derby)
85' Card Yellow Card — D. Sanderson (Derby)
88' subst Substitution 3 — M. Johnston (Derby) (assists: R. Nyambe)
88' subst Substitution 4 — C. Morris (Derby) (assists: L. Salvesen)