EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 10Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · 19:45 UK
Cardiff CityHomeCoach: Mark Hudson
5 - 1
HT 4-0
Full time
WatfordAwayCoach: Paulo Pezzolano Suárez
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Caerdydd (33,280)Referee: John BusbyWeather: Clear sky, 15°C, 13km/h wind
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Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Cardiff CityStarting XI · 4-1-4-1
Moylan
TannerWillockColwillAshford
Robertson
BaganOshoNgLawlor
Trott
Bench
2. W. Fish14. D. Turnbull23. C. Scanlon30. H. Tyrer39. I. Davies43. P. Moreno44. R. Kpakio47. C. Robinson50. C. Holt
Coach: Brian Barry-Murphy
WatfordStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Ravaglia
KebenPollockTraoreZemura
KyprianouKayembe
MaammaPayeroMavididi
Boadu
Bench
3. S. Coulibaly9. L. Kjerrumgaard15. K. Diatta16. M. Bola17. I. Bravo20. M. Doumbia21. A. Nabizada26. D. Bachmann29. B. Mlacic
Coach: Alessio Dionisi

Match events

  1. 9'🟨YellowMartín Payero
  2. 11'⚽PenaltyJ. Moylan
  3. 29'↔SubstitutionOff W. Fish ↔ On D. Lawlor
  4. 35'⚽GoalJ. Moylanassist: C. Ashford
  5. 41'⚽Own goalM. Pollock
  6. 45'⚽GoalO. Tannerassist: P. Ng
  7. 56'↔SubstitutionOff M. Bola ↔ On J. Zemura
  8. 56'↔SubstitutionOff M. Doumbia ↔ On M. Boadu
  9. 56'↔SubstitutionOff A. Nabizada ↔ On S. Mavididi
  10. 65'⚽PenaltyChris Willock
  11. 67'↔SubstitutionOff I. Bravo ↔ On M. Payero
  12. 69'↔SubstitutionOff C. Scanlon ↔ On C. Willock
  13. 69'↔SubstitutionOff D. Turnbull ↔ On J. Moylan
  14. 69'↔SubstitutionOff K. Diatta ↔ On O. Maamma
  15. 73'🟨YellowEdo Kayembe
  16. 82'↔SubstitutionOff I. Davies ↔ On J. Bagan
  17. 82'↔SubstitutionOff C. Robinson ↔ On O. Tanner
  18. 85'⚽GoalC. Robinsonassist: D. Turnbull
  19. 86'🟨YellowPerry Ng
  20. 86'🟨YellowAmin Nabizada
  21. 87'⚽GoalH. Kyprianouassist: I. Bravo
  22. 90+5'🟨YellowHector Kyprianou

Match statistics

Cardiff City
Stat
Watford
  • 58%Possession42%
  • 22Shots14
  • 10Shots on target4
  • 7Shots off target7
  • 5Shots blocked3
  • 14Shots inside box10
  • 8Shots outside box4
  • 494Total passes358
  • 430Passes accurate282
  • 87%Pass accuracy79%
  • 3.67Expected goals (xG)1.46
  • 12Fouls12
  • 6Corners1
  • 4Offsides4
  • 1Yellow cards4
  • -Red cards-
  • 3Saves6
  • -0.64goals_prevented-0.64

Cardiff City, last 5

  1. L10 Oct@Blackburn Rovers1-2
  2. W19 SeptvsCharlton Athletic3-1
  3. L12 Sept@Bolton Wanderers0-1
  4. D8 SeptvsStoke City1-1
  5. L5 Sept@Portsmouth0-2

Watford, last 5

  1. L10 OctvsBurnley0-4
  2. L18 Sept@Bristol City0-1
  3. L12 SeptvsStoke City1-2
  4. W8 SeptvsPreston North End2-1
  5. L5 Sept@West Bromwich Albion0-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
29
Meetings
12
Cardiff City wins
8
Draws
9
Watford wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Cardiff City v Watford?
Cardiff City 5-1 Watford, played 13 October 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Cardiff City led 4-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff City and Watford?
Across 29 meetings in our archive, Cardiff City have won 12, Watford have won 9, with 8 draws.
Where is Cardiff City v Watford played?
Cardiff City Stadium, Caerdydd - Cardiff City's home ground.