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Middlesbrough Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Cardiff

Championship

Championship · Oct 17, 2026 · 11:30

Final score: Middlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff

Match preview

Middlesbrough host Cardiff City on October 17, 2026, in a Championship clash that appears to heavily favour the home side. Boro boast an impressive season record of 22 wins, 14 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 72 goals while conceding 47. Their recent form is solid, with two wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last five outings. This consistent performance underscores their 48% win rate, making them strong contenders for promotion.

Conversely, Cardiff's season has begun with a solitary loss, scoring no goals and conceding one. While this is a small sample size, it highlights the significant challenge they face at the Riverside. The historical head-to-head record further tilts the scales towards Middlesbrough, who have dominated recent encounters, including a 4-1 away victory and two 2-0 home wins. With Middlesbrough's win probability at 45% and a draw at 45%, Cardiff’s 10% chance of an upset looks remote. Boro’s attacking prowess against Cardiff's early defensive frailties will be the key battle to watch.

Standings

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Cardiff

Head-to-head

  • : Middlesbrough 1–1 Cardiff
  • : Cardiff 0–2 Middlesbrough
  • : Cardiff 1–4 Middlesbrough
  • : Middlesbrough 2–0 Cardiff
  • : Cardiff 1–3 Middlesbrough

Lineups

Middlesbrough (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. R. Vitek, 12. L. Ayling, 4. A. Phillips, 29. A. Malanda, 2. C. Brittain, 6. S. Berhalter, 10. A. Morris, 30. Neto Borges, 11. A. Cozier-Duberry, 16. J. Sarmiento, 7. W. Lankshear

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

1. N. Trott, 38. P. Ng, 48. D. Lawlor, 4. G. Osho, 3. J. Bagan, 18. A. Robertson, 11. O. Tanner, 45. C. Ashford, 27. J. Colwill, 16. C. Willock, 8. J. Moylan

Match events

  • 19' Card Yellow Card — Brian Barry-Murphy (Cardiff)
  • 22' Goal Normal Goal — Jack Moylan (Cardiff) (assists: Ollie·Tanner)
  • 25' Card Yellow Card — Joel Bagan (Cardiff)
  • 45'+1 Goal Normal Goal — Ollie·Tanner (Cardiff) (assists: Jack Moylan)
  • 45' subst Substitution 1 — Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) (assists: will lankshear)
  • 45' subst Substitution 2 — Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) (assists: Sebastian Berhalter)
  • 45' subst Substitution 1 — Joel Colwill (Cardiff) (assists: David Turnbull)
  • 58' Goal Normal Goal — Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) (assists: Callum Brittain)
  • 61' Goal Normal Goal — will lankshear (Middlesbrough) (assists: Amario Cozier-Duberry)
  • 63' subst Substitution 2 — Christopher Willock (Cardiff) (assists: William Fish)
  • 73' subst Substitution 3 — Ronan Kpakio (Cardiff) (assists: Calum Scanlon)
  • 74' subst Substitution 3 — Amario Cozier-Duberry (Middlesbrough) (assists: Max Arfsten)
  • 79' subst Substitution 4 — Ollie·Tanner (Cardiff) (assists: Isaak Davies)
  • 79' subst Substitution 4 — Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) (assists: Myles Peart-Harris)
  • 83' Card Red Card — Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)
  • 88' Card Yellow Card — Jack Moylan (Cardiff)
  • 89' subst Substitution 5 — Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) (assists: Jeremy Sarmiento)

Match statistics

  • Passes accurate: 408 — 307
  • Shots insidebox: 23 — 5
  • Shots outsidebox: 13 — 2
  • Blocked Shots: 13 — 1
  • Free Kicks: 10 — 9
  • Shots on Goal: 12 — 3
  • Goalkeeper Saves: 1 — 8
  • Shots off Goal: 11 — 3
  • Offsides: 3 — 4
  • Total passes: 489 — 378
  • Total Shots: 36 — 7
  • Corner Kicks: 11 — 4
  • Red Cards: 0 — 1
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 2
  • Fouls: 9 — 10
  • Ball Possession: 57% — 43%
  • expected_goals: 2.78 — 0.91