EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 2Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 15:00 UK
Derby CountyHomeCoach: John Eustace
2 - 2
HT 1-2
Full time
Cardiff CityAwayCoach: Mark Hudson
Venue: Pride Park Stadium, Derby (33,597)Referee: Rueben Ricardo, EnglandWeather: Overcast, 20°C

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Derby CountyStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Morris
ClarkFrauloBlackett-Taylor
MowattTravis
LangasTaylorJohnstonSanderson
Zetterstrom
Bench
3. C. Forsyth10. R. Brewster13. F. Bilbija15. L. Salvesen23. J. Ward24. R. Nyambe26. R. Hedges31. J. Vickers37. O. Eames
Coach: John Eustace
Cardiff CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Trott
BaganScanlonNgKpakio
MoylanRobertson
ColwillTannerAshford
Salech
Bench
14. D. Turnbull16. C. Willock27. J. Colwill30. H. Tyrer33. R. Tankiewicz39. I. Davies40. N. Anyadike41. M. Turner47. C. Robinson
Coach: Brian Barry-Murphy

Match events

  1. 9'🟨YellowCorey Blackett-Taylor
  2. 19'⚽GoalC. Ashfordassist: R. Kpakio
  3. 26'⚽GoalC. Morrisassist: B. Clark
  4. 39'⚽GoalY. Salechassist: R. Colwill
  5. 49'⚽GoalB. Clark
  6. 53'🟨YellowAlex Robertson
  7. 55'🟨YellowOscar Fraulo
  8. 59'↔SubstitutionOff D. Turnbull ↔ On R. Colwill
  9. 59'↔SubstitutionOff C. Willock ↔ On C. Ashford
  10. 60'🟨YellowLewis Travis
  11. 65'↔SubstitutionOff R. Hedges ↔ On O. Fraulo
  12. 65'↔SubstitutionOff R. Brewster ↔ On C. Blackett-Taylor
  13. 71'↔SubstitutionOff J. Colwill ↔ On J. Moylan
  14. 71'↔SubstitutionOff I. Davies ↔ On O. Tanner
  15. 80'🟨YellowMax Johnston
  16. 84'🟨YellowDion Sanderson
  17. 88'↔SubstitutionOff R. Nyambe ↔ On M. Johnston
  18. 88'↔SubstitutionOff L. Salvesen ↔ On C. Morris

Match statistics

Derby County
Stat
Cardiff City
  • 36%Possession64%
  • 15Shots16
  • 7Shots on target7
  • 7Shots off target6
  • 1Shots blocked3
  • 12Shots inside box10
  • 3Shots outside box6
  • 282Total passes521
  • 222Passes accurate445
  • 79%Pass accuracy85%
  • 1.62Expected goals (xG)1.98
  • 12Fouls10
  • 7Corners7
  • 5Offsides0
  • 5Yellow cards1
  • -Red cards-
  • 4Saves4
  • 0.22goals_prevented0.22

Derby County, last 5

  1. L15 Aug@Charlton Athletic1-2
  2. L2 MayvsSheffield United1-2
  3. W25 Apr@Queens Park Rangers3-2
  4. L21 Apr@Norwich City1-2
  5. W18 AprvsOxford United1-0

Cardiff City, last 5

  1. D17 AugvsWrexham1-1
  2. L3 May@Norwich City2-4
  3. D26 AprvsWest Bromwich Albion0-0
  4. D21 AprvsOxford United1-1
  5. L18 Apr@Sheffield United0-2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
35
Meetings
9
Derby County wins
11
Draws
15
Cardiff City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Derby County v Cardiff City?
Derby County 2-2 Cardiff City, played 22 August 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Derby County led 1-2 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Derby County and Cardiff City?
Across 35 meetings in our archive, Derby County have won 9, Cardiff City have won 15, with 11 draws.
Where is Derby County v Cardiff City played?
Pride Park Stadium, Derby - Derby County's home ground.