Cardiff v Peterborough result
Team pages: Cardiff · Peterborough
Cardiff 2–1 Peterborough — Cardiff won this League One match.
The result
Cardiff beat Peterborough 2–1 in League One on Saturday 2 August. Peterborough are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions.
The goals
Cardiff came from behind: Peterborough led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Peterborough: Bradley Ihionvien (33’ pen); Cardiff: Rubin Colwill (48’) and Ronan Kpakio (60’, assisted by Ollie Tanner).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Cardiff 1.41, Peterborough 0.97, from 17 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
B. Speedie showed four yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Cardiff: Dylan Lawlor (24’), Ollie Tanner (53’) and Joel Bagan (67’); Peterborough: Harley Mills (85’).
What it changes
Cardiff are first after this result (one league match played). Cardiff have scored 90 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Cardiff have conceded 50 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Peterborough are 23rd after this result (one league match played). Peterborough have scored 64 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Peterborough have conceded 68 goals, the seventh-most of the 24 clubs.
Peterborough have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Rubin Colwill (Cardiff) 8.1, Bradley Ihionvien (Peterborough) 6.8 and Ronan Kpakio (Cardiff) 5.6 led the match.
Next up
Cardiff next travel to Norwich on 21 November 2026.
Peterborough next host Oxford United on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Cardiff: Norwich v Cardiff, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Peterborough: Peterborough v Oxford United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Cardiff 2–1 Peterborough · League One
- Referee: B. Speedie
- Head-to-head (last 2): Cardiff 1 · draws 1 · Peterborough 0 · 4 goals/game
- Recent form: Cardiff 0W 2D 3L · Peterborough 0W 3D 2L
Cardiff 2–1 Peterborough (League One): 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 May 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Cardiff for / against | Line | Peterborough for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.67 for · 3.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.5 for · 12.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.88 for · 17.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.67 for · 4.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.88 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.67 for · 12.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.75 for · 14.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.67 for · 1.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: B. Speedie — 3.36 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 23.82 fouls over 11 matches.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Cardiff | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 57% | Possession | 43% |
| 1.41 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 |
| 17 | Shots | 7 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 4 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 18 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 469 | Passes | 348 |
| 83% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Cardiff Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Turner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Kpakio | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| W. Fish | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Joel Bagan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
| R. Wintle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Colwill | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| O. Tanner | 89 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
| J. Colwill | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Cian Ashford | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Y. Salech | 77 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| D. Lawlor | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| J. Daland sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Willock sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Robinson sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| I. Davies sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| E. King sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Peterborough Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Bilokapić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| C. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Okagbue | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Harley Mills | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Khela | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Odoh | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Wallin | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Declan Frith | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Donay O'Brien-Brady | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| B. Ihionvien | 73 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. De Havilland sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Hayes sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Gustav Lindgren sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Nevett sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Lisbie sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Peterborough — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-02-09 Cardiff 4–0 Peterborough
- 2021-08-17 Peterborough 2–2 Cardiff
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Peterborough?
- In their last 2 meetings, Cardiff won 1, Peterborough won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cardiff and Peterborough?
- Recent form — Cardiff 0W 2D 3L; Peterborough 0W 3D 2L.
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