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Plymouth v Cardiff result

Full-time · Plymouth 5–2 Cardiff

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Plymouth 5–2 Cardiff — Plymouth won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Plymouth beat Cardiff 5–2 at Home Park in League One on Saturday 21 February. Plymouth have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Cardiff have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Plymouth led 3–2 at half-time. The goals — Plymouth: Lorent Tolaj (28’, assisted by Aribusitamunoipirim Pepple; 68’ pen), Aribusitamunoipirim Pepple (31’, assisted by Joseph Edwards; 34’, assisted by Wesley Harding) and M. Ross (81’, assisted by Ronan Curtis); Cardiff: Omari Kellyman (33’; 43’, assisted by Perry Ng).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Plymouth 2.67, Cardiff 2.21, from 16 shots to 18 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

D. Drysdale showed seven yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Plymouth: Caleb Watts (37’), M. Ross (44’) and Malachi Boateng (70’); Cardiff: Omari Kellyman (15’), Gabriel Osho (45+6’), Perry Ng (67’) and Alexander Robertson (72’).

What it changes

Plymouth move up from 12th to 10th (33 league matches played). Plymouth have scored 75 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Plymouth have conceded 63 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.

Cardiff stay first after this result (33 league matches 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.

It is Plymouth’s first win over Cardiff since 20 January 2024, after three meetings without one (the 5 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Plymouth’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 34, across 12 matches. Plymouth have won their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Aribusitamunoipirim Pepple (Plymouth) 14.0, Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth) 13.2 and Omari Kellyman (Cardiff) 10.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

Cardiff are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Plymouth.

Next up

Plymouth next host Alvechurch on 7 November 2026.

Cardiff next host Burnley on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Plymouth: Plymouth v Alvechurch, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Cardiff: Cardiff v Burnley, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Plymouth 5–2 Cardiff · League One
  • Venue: Home Park · Plymouth
  • Referee: D. Drysdale
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Plymouth 1 · draws 2 · Cardiff 2 · 3.8 goals/game
  • Recent form: Plymouth 2W 1D 2L · Cardiff 4W 1D 0L

Plymouth 5–2 Cardiff (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

1.88 / 2.5
Goals
against 1 / 0.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.75 / 5
Corners
against 5.38 / 3.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.25 / 5.25
Shots on target
against 2.75 / 2.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 1.88
Cards
against 2.88 / 2.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4 yellows
Referee · D. Drysdale
22 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 February 2026. 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 gamePlymouth for / againstLineCardiff for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
2.5 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
6.75 for · 5.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 3.38 against n 8
Shots
17.25 for · 9.25 against n 8
19.5standard
13.25 for · 10.75 against n 8
Shots on target
6.25 for · 2.75 against n 8
8.5standard
5.25 for · 2.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.13 for · 11.88 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 12.75 against n 8
Cards shown
2.88 for · 2.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: D. Drysdale — 4 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22 fouls over 6 matches.

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Plymouth

Plymouth Defensive

Plymouth — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Boateng n 890
0.42/1
1.16/3
—
M. Sorinola n 868.4
1.37/1
1.67/2
—
A. Mitchell n 889.1
0.11/0
0.32/0
Joel Bagan
B. Mumba n 878.8
0.93/2
1.67/4
—
B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 861.8
1.14/2
1.86/3
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Plymouth — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
2.18/6
M. Sorinola n 868.4
2.16/4
A. Mitchell n 889.1
14/2
B. Mumba n 878.8
1.67/4
B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 861.8
2.67/4
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Plymouth Attacking

Plymouth — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
16/2
0.43/0
M. Sorinola n 868.4
0.52/1
0.21/0
A. Mitchell n 889.1
0.94/2
0.83/2
B. Mumba n 878.8
0.42/1
0.11/0
B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 861.8
0.53/0
0.42/0
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Plymouth — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
M. Sorinola n 868.4
00/0
00/0
A. Mitchell n 889.1
0.11/0
00/0
B. Mumba n 878.8
00/0
00/0
B. Sarpong-Wiredu n 861.8
00/0
0.21/0
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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
N. Trott33902970 min812.5 /90341 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Trott n 890
1.93/3

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
Joel Bagan36832985 min571.7 /90230.7 /90130.4 /901394.2 /90260.8 /9080.2 /90
P. Ng26772005 min522.3 /90210.9 /90100.4 /901376.1 /90221 /9030.1 /90
C. Chambers24831986 min271.2 /90321.5 /90150.7 /90954.3 /90190.9 /9050.2 /90
D. Lawlor21771622 min150.8 /90170.9 /90221.2 /90693.8 /90120.7 /9030.2 /90
R. Wintle32842679 min331.1 /90351.2 /90140.5 /90973.3 /90170.6 /9040.1 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Joel Bagan n 874.9
1.55/3
0.84/1
A. Mitchell
N. Trott n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
R. Wintle n 881.4
0.43/0
0.43/0
—
Cian Ashford n 836.8
0.62/0
2.15/2
—
C. Willock n 867.5
0.21/0
0.53/0
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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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 874.9
0.96/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
1.76/3
Cian Ashford n 836.8
1.53/1
C. Willock n 867.5
0.85/0
Y. Salech n 883.1
0.11/0
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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
Y. Salech31742304 min130.5 /9040.2 /90742.9 /90311.2 /90281.1 /90130.5 /90
C. Robinson24431037 min50.4 /9010.1 /90242.1 /90141.2 /9090.8 /9080.7 /90
R. Wintle32842679 min10 /9040.1 /90130.4 /9070.2 /90250.8 /9080.3 /90
Cian Ashford32632021 min40.2 /9020.1 /90241.1 /90140.6 /90200.9 /90341.5 /90
C. Willock32621992 min70.3 /9050.2 /90261.2 /90130.6 /90442 /90331.5 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 874.9
0.53/0
0.21/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
0.43/0
0.11/0
Cian Ashford n 836.8
0.62/0
00/0
C. Willock n 867.5
1.56/2
0.73/1
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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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 874.9
00/0
00/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
00/0
00/0
Cian Ashford n 836.8
00/0
00/0
C. Willock n 867.5
0.52/1
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
PlymouthCardiff
29%Possession71%
2.67Expected goals (xG)2.21
16Shots18
9Shots on target6
5Shots off target5
2Blocked shots7
10Shots inside the box10
3Corners8
2Offsides1
23Fouls10
3Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
4Saves3
186Passes463
64%Pass accuracy80%

Plymouth Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Hazard9000000006.9
J. Edwards9001101508.3
M. Ross90101110Y7.2
A. Mitchell9000000006.6
W. Harding9001001306.9
R. Curtis9001002306.3
M. Boateng90001002Y6.2
A. Pepple8621431109.3
L. Tolaj8520432109.2
B. Sarpong-Wiredu8000001106.3
C. Watts45001100Y6
M. Sorinola sub4500110306.9
X. Amaechi sub1300000306.9
O. Dale sub1200000006.5
B. Ibrahim sub1000100006.7

Cardiff Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Trott9000000006
G. Osho90000022Y6.2
C. Chambers9000001106.2
A. Robertson90001031Y5.9
O. Tanner9000101006.5
O. Kellyman90204301Y9.3
Joel Bagan8800000306.2
P. Ng76011121Y6
J. Colwill6200100406.6
C. Willock6200101106.3
D. Turnbull4500000006.2
R. Colwill sub4500111006.7
Cian Ashford sub2800110006.7
C. Robinson sub2800000006.3
R. Kpakio sub1400000206.2
C. Scanlon sub1000001006.6

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

Recent form
PlymouthDLLWW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
CardiffWDWWW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 3.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Plymouth 1 · 2 draws · Cardiff 2 · 3.8 goals/game
  • 2025-08-30 Cardiff 4–0 Plymouth
  • 2025-02-22 Plymouth 1–1 Cardiff
  • 2024-10-19 Cardiff 5–0 Plymouth
  • 2024-01-20 Plymouth 3–1 Cardiff
  • 2023-12-26 Cardiff 2–2 Plymouth
League standing · 2025/26
Plymouth#8 pos73 pts46 pl+12 GD
Cardiff#2 pos91 pts46 pl+40 GD
Goals per game
Plymouth scored1.63
Cardiff scored1.96
Plymouth conceded1.37
Cardiff conceded1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Cardiff?
In their last 5 meetings, Plymouth won 1, Cardiff won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.8 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Plymouth and Cardiff?
Recent form — Plymouth 2W 1D 2L; Cardiff 4W 1D 0L.

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