EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 9Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 15:00 UK
Blackburn RoversHomeCoach: Valérien Ismaël
2 - 1
HT 2-0
Full time
Cardiff CityAwayCoach: Mark Hudson
Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire (31,367)Referee: Tom NieldWeather: Overcast, 12°C, 28km/h wind
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Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Blackburn RoversStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Gudjohnsen
CantwellAfolayanMorishita
MorsyMontgomery
AlebiosuPickeringMcLoughlinCarter
Toth
Bench
1. A. Pears6. T. Atcheson7. A. Kargbo11. J. Fevrier14. D. De Neve24. M. Baradji27. G. Beyuku30. J. Garrett39. H. Pates
Coach: Tony Mowbray
Cardiff CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Trott
BaganOshoNgLawlor
RobertsonColwill
MoylanTannerAshford
Robinson
Bench
2. W. Fish14. D. Turnbull16. C. Willock23. C. Scanlon30. H. Tyrer39. I. Davies43. P. Moreno44. R. Kpakio50. C. Holt
Coach: Brian Barry-Murphy

Match events

  1. 28'⚽GoalA. Gudjohnsen
  2. 38'⚽GoalT. Cantwellassist: R. Morishita
  3. 53'⚽GoalC. Robinsonassist: J. Moylan
  4. 60'↔SubstitutionOff C. Willock ↔ On C. Ashford
  5. 64'↔SubstitutionOff M. Baradji ↔ On A. Gudjohnsen
  6. 64'↔SubstitutionOff J. Fevrier ↔ On R. Morishita
  7. 71'↔SubstitutionOff D. Turnbull ↔ On J. Colwill
  8. 71'↔SubstitutionOff I. Davies ↔ On C. Robinson
  9. 74'↔SubstitutionOff A. Kargbo ↔ On O. Afolayan
  10. 78'↔SubstitutionOff R. Kpakio ↔ On J. Bagan
  11. 79'↔SubstitutionOff C. Scanlon ↔ On D. Lawlor
  12. 83'↔SubstitutionOff J. Garrett ↔ On K. Montgomery
  13. 90+6'🟨YellowTodd Cantwell

Match statistics

Blackburn Rovers
Stat
Cardiff City
  • 42%Possession58%
  • 17Shots10
  • 8Shots on target1
  • 5Shots off target4
  • 4Shots blocked5
  • 13Shots inside box8
  • 4Shots outside box2
  • 329Total passes462
  • 239Passes accurate384
  • 1.79Expected goals (xG)1.06
  • 9Fouls6
  • 11Corners6
  • 4Offsides1
  • 1Yellow cards0
  • 0Red cards0
  • 0Saves5
  • 6Free Kicks9

Blackburn Rovers, last 5

  1. D19 Sept@Portsmouth2-2
  2. W12 SeptvsMillwall3-1
  3. L8 SeptvsSheffield United1-2
  4. L8 SeptvsSheffield Utd1-2
  5. L5 Sept@Preston North End1-2

Cardiff City, last 5

  1. W19 SeptvsCharlton Athletic3-1
  2. L12 Sept@Bolton Wanderers0-1
  3. D8 SeptvsStoke City1-1
  4. L5 Sept@Portsmouth0-2
  5. L2 Sept@Queens Park Rangers1-2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
21
Meetings
7
Blackburn Rovers wins
8
Draws
6
Cardiff City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City?
Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Cardiff City, played 10 October 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Blackburn Rovers led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City?
Across 21 meetings in our archive, Blackburn Rovers have won 7, Cardiff City have won 6, with 8 draws.
Where is Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City played?
Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire - Blackburn Rovers's home ground.