EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 11Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 12:30 UK
MiddlesbroughHomeCoach: Robert Edwards
2 - 2
HT 0-2
Full time
Cardiff CityAwayCoach: Mark Hudson
Venue: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough (34,988)Referee: Tom NieldWeather: Overcast, 11°C, 12km/h wind
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Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
MiddlesbroughStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Joseph
McGreeConwayCozier-Duberry
MorrisMalanda
BrittainPhillipsAylingBorges
Vitek
Bench
3. S. Byram6. S. Berhalter7. W. Lankshear14. M. Peart-Harris16. J. Sarmiento17. M. Arfsten18. C. Barron19. L. Castledine31. S. Brynn
Coach: Kim Hellberg
Cardiff CityStarting XI · 4-1-4-1
Trott
BaganOshoBielikKpakio
Robertson
TannerWillockColwillAshford
Moylan
Bench
2. W. Fish14. D. Turnbull23. C. Scanlon30. H. Tyrer33. R. Tankiewicz39. I. Davies43. P. Moreno50. C. Holt52. T. Perrett
Coach: Brian Barry-Murphy

Match events

  1. 19'🟨YellowBrian Barry-Murphy
  2. 22'⚽GoalJ. Moylanassist: O. Tanner
  3. 25'🟨YellowJoel Bagan
  4. 45'⚽GoalO. Tannerassist: J. Moylan
  5. 46'↔SubstitutionOff S. Berhalter ↔ On L. Ayling
  6. 46'↔SubstitutionOff W. Lankshear ↔ On K. Joseph
  7. 46'↔SubstitutionOff D. Turnbull ↔ On J. Colwill
  8. 58'⚽GoalT. Conwayassist: C. Brittain
  9. 61'⚽GoalW. Lankshearassist: A. Cozier-Duberry
  10. 63'↔SubstitutionOff W. Fish ↔ On C. Willock
  11. 73'↔SubstitutionOff C. Scanlon ↔ On R. Kpakio
  12. 74'↔SubstitutionOff M. Arfsten ↔ On A. Cozier-Duberry
  13. 79'↔SubstitutionOff M. Peart-Harris ↔ On R. McGree
  14. 79'↔SubstitutionOff I. Davies ↔ On O. Tanner
  15. 83'🟥RedGabriel Osho
  16. 88'🟨YellowJack Moylan
  17. 89'↔SubstitutionOff J. Sarmiento ↔ On Neto Borges

Match statistics

Middlesbrough
Stat
Cardiff City
  • 57%Possession43%
  • 36Shots7
  • 12Shots on target3
  • 11Shots off target3
  • 13Shots blocked1
  • 23Shots inside box5
  • 13Shots outside box2
  • 492Total passes380
  • 410Passes accurate307
  • 2.78Expected goals (xG)0.91
  • 9Fouls10
  • 11Corners4
  • 3Offsides4
  • 0Yellow cards2
  • 0Red cards1
  • 1Saves8
  • 10Free Kicks9

Middlesbrough, last 5

  1. W13 Oct@Stoke City3-2
  2. W10 OctvsWolverhampton Wanderers1-0
  3. D19 Sept@Birmingham City2-2
  4. D15 SeptvsMillwall2-2
  5. W12 SeptvsNorwich City4-3

Cardiff City, last 5

  1. W13 OctvsWatford5-1
  2. L10 Oct@Blackburn Rovers1-2
  3. W19 SeptvsCharlton Athletic3-1
  4. L12 Sept@Bolton Wanderers0-1
  5. D8 SeptvsStoke City1-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
27
Meetings
13
Middlesbrough wins
4
Draws
10
Cardiff City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Middlesbrough v Cardiff City?
Middlesbrough 2-2 Cardiff City, played 17 October 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Middlesbrough led 0-2 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Cardiff City?
Across 27 meetings in our archive, Middlesbrough have won 13, Cardiff City have won 10, with 4 draws.
Where is Middlesbrough v Cardiff City played?
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough - Middlesbrough's home ground.