Cardiff v Middlesbrough result

Full-time · Cardiff 1–0 Middlesbrough

Championship · · Cardiff City Stadium

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Cardiff 1–0 Middlesbrough — Cardiff won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Cardiff beat Middlesbrough 1–0 at Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 21 September.

Middlesbrough have scored 48 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far).

The goals

Cardiff led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Middlesbrough: an own goal by Ashley Fletcher (2’).

Discipline

The bookings — Cardiff: J. Ralls (87’); Middlesbrough: M. Johnson (77’) and Daniel Ayala (79’).

What it changes

Cardiff have scored 68 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Cardiff have conceded 58 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Middlesbrough have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Cardiff are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Gavin Whyte (Cardiff) 7.7, L. Bacuna (Cardiff) 5.0 and S. Morrison (Cardiff) 3.9 led the match.

Next up

Cardiff next travel to Wolves on 31 October 2026.

Middlesbrough next host Charlton on 31 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Cardiff: Wolves v Cardiff, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough v Charlton, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Cardiff 1–0 Middlesbrough · Championship
  • Venue: Cardiff City Stadium · Caerdydd
  • Referee: D. Bond
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Cardiff 2 · draws 0 · Middlesbrough 0 · 1 goals/game
  • Recent form: Cardiff 1W 3D 1L · Middlesbrough 2W 2D 1L

Cardiff 1–0 Middlesbrough (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.25 / 5.4
Corners
against 4.75 / 6.6 · 1 of the last 2 over 9.5
over 4 matches
4.5 / 3.6
Shots on target
against 3.5 / 3.8 · 0 of the last 2 over 8.5
over 4 matches
2 / 1.2
Cards
against 2.5 / 2.4 · 2 of the last 2 over 3.5
over 4 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 September 2019. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 14 September 2019. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameCardiff for / againstLineMiddlesbrough for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
3.25 for · 4.75 against n 4
9.5standard
5.4 for · 6.6 against n 5
Shots
13.5 for · 10.5 against n 4
19.5standard
13.6 for · 14.2 against n 5
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.5 against n 4
8.5standard
3.6 for · 3.8 against n 5
Fouls committed
14 for · 8.5 against n 4
21.5standard
12.2 for · 14.8 against n 5
Cards shown
2 for · 2.5 against n 4
3.5standard
1.2 for · 2.4 against n 5

Cardiff

Cardiff Goalkeeper

Cardiff — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Alex Smithies590450 min112.2 /9061.2 /9010.2 /90
J. Day13434 min12.6 /9000 /9000 /90
Cardiff — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Alex Smithies n 590
2.24/2
N. Etheridge n 885.8
4.76/5

Cardiff Defensive

Cardiff — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
A. Flint690540 min81.3 /9050.8 /9040.7 /90477.8 /9040.7 /9010.2 /90
J. Bennett690540 min172.8 /9030.5 /9010.2 /90345.7 /9091.5 /9020.3 /90
S. Morrison690540 min81.3 /9081.3 /9061 /90477.8 /9071.2 /9000 /90
L. Peltier590450 min51 /9040.8 /9000 /90183.6 /9051 /9000 /90
C. Nelson16767 min11.3 /9011.3 /9022.7 /9034 /9011.3 /9000 /90
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Cardiff — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Ralls n 888.6
1.76/4
0.42/1
A. Fletcher
J. Bennett n 890
1.46/4
0.54/0
R. Shotton
S. Morrison n 890
1.14/3
0.53/1
R. Shotton
A. Flint n 690
0.73/1
14/2
R. Shotton
L. Bacuna n 888.6
2.38/6
0.43/0
P. McNair
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Cardiff — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Bennett n 890
2.88/6
J. Ralls n 888.6
2.48/5
A. Flint n 690
1.34/3
S. Morrison n 890
1.15/3
L. Peltier n 890
1.96/5
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Cardiff Attacking

Cardiff — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
R. Glatzel581406 min00 /9000 /90143.1 /9051.1 /9081.8 /9030.7 /90
C. Paterson354161 min00 /9000 /9021.1 /9000 /9021.1 /9010.6 /90
O. Bogle22855 min11.6 /9000 /9011.6 /9011.6 /9011.6 /9000 /90
G. Madine16464 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9011.4 /9000 /90
I. Vassell14545 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012 /9000 /90
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Cardiff — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Ralls n 888.6
27/6
0.64/1
A. Flint n 690
13/3
0.21/0
J. Bennett n 890
0.64/1
00/0
S. Morrison n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
L. Bacuna n 888.6
15/3
0.43/0
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Cardiff — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Flint n 690
0.21/0
0.21/0
J. Ralls n 888.6
0.32/0
00/0
J. Bennett n 890
00/0
00/0
S. Morrison n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Peltier n 890
00/0
00/0
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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Goalkeeper

Middlesbrough — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Randolph790630 min182.6 /9081.1 /9000 /90
Middlesbrough — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Randolph n 890
2.65/4

Middlesbrough Defensive

Middlesbrough — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
R. Shotton790630 min101.4 /90121.7 /90101.4 /90456.4 /9020.3 /9000 /90
Daniel Ayala679472 min91.7 /9071.3 /9051 /90397.4 /9030.6 /9020.4 /90
J. Howson590450 min61.2 /9061.2 /9020.4 /90234.6 /9040.8 /9000 /90
M. Bola479315 min51.4 /9030.9 /9010.3 /90144 /9020.6 /9000 /90
A. Dijksteel464256 min93.2 /9051.8 /9031.1 /90217.4 /9041.4 /9010.4 /90
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Middlesbrough — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Assombalonga n 890
2.37/6
1.35/4
—
R. Shotton n 890
0.43/0
0.94/2
A. Flint
D. Randolph n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
P. McNair n 889.5
16/2
2.36/6
L. Bacuna
A. Fletcher n 886.9
1.88/2
14/3
J. Ralls
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Middlesbrough — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Shotton n 890
1.47/2
B. Assombalonga n 890
0.11/0
P. McNair n 889.5
1.47/3
A. Fletcher n 886.9
1.87/4
M. Johnson n 862.8
2.17/2
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Middlesbrough Attacking

Middlesbrough — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Assombalonga790630 min30.4 /9000 /90182.6 /9081.1 /9030.4 /9050.7 /90
A. Fletcher788619 min10.1 /9020.3 /90162.3 /9040.6 /90131.9 /9050.7 /90
M. Johnson768476 min10.2 /9010.2 /90112.1 /9050.9 /90112.1 /9091.7 /90
P. McNair789626 min10.1 /9000 /90182.6 /9020.3 /9071 /9071 /90
L. Wing689536 min10.2 /9000 /90183 /9040.7 /90132.2 /9050.8 /90
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Middlesbrough — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Assombalonga n 890
2.97/7
1.36/3
R. Shotton n 890
0.54/0
0.32/0
D. Randolph n 890
00/0
00/0
P. McNair n 889.5
2.48/5
0.32/0
A. Fletcher n 886.9
2.28/5
0.53/1
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Middlesbrough — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 14 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Assombalonga n 890
0.54/0
00/0
D. Randolph n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Shotton n 890
00/0
00/0
P. McNair n 889.5
0.11/0
00/0
A. Fletcher n 886.9
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
CardiffMiddlesbrough
47%Possession53%
10Shots11
2Shots on target0
6Shots off target6
2Blocked shots5
7Shots inside the box6
3Corners8
0Offsides2
10Fouls12
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
0Saves2
288Passes318
57%Pass accuracy58%

Cardiff Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Alex Smithies9000000006.8
L. Peltier9000000207.1
S. Morrison9000000207.3
A. Flint9000100207.5
J. Bennett9000000206.9
L. Bacuna9000100407
J. Ralls90000033Y7
G. Whyte9000001707.5
C. Paterson9000311207.1
O. Bogle6600510106.7
J. Murphy4500000107.1
J. Hoilett sub4500002106.8
D. Ward sub2400000006.4

Middlesbrough Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Randolph9000000006.5
D. Fry9000000006.5
Daniel Ayala90001001Y6.6
R. Shotton9000002006.6
A. Dijksteel9000200206.7
P. McNair9000200005.9
B. Assombalonga9000104006.7
A. Fletcher9000300106.1
M. Johnson81000003Y5.7
A. Clayton7700000006.7
G. Saville7300202006.5
M. Browne1700000006.3
L. Wing1300000006.2
M. Tavernier900000306.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Cardiff v Middlesbrough — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
CardiffWDLDD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
MiddlesbroughLWDDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Cardiff 2 · 0 draws · Middlesbrough 0 · 1 goals/game
  • 2018-02-17 Cardiff 1–0 Middlesbrough
  • 2017-10-21 Middlesbrough 0–1 Cardiff
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Cardiff#5 pos73 pts46 pl+10 GD
Middlesbrough#17 pos53 pts46 pl-13 GD
Goals per game
Cardiff scored1.48
Middlesbrough scored1.04
Cardiff conceded1.26
Middlesbrough conceded1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Middlesbrough?
In their last 2 meetings, Cardiff won 2, Middlesbrough won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Cardiff and Middlesbrough?
Recent form — Cardiff 1W 3D 1L; Middlesbrough 2W 2D 1L.

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