2 : 2
  • 03 May 2025, Derby County vs Stoke City, 0-0, Draw
  • 25 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield United, 0-2, Lose
  • 21 April 2025, Leeds United vs Stoke City, 6-0, Lose
  • 18 April 2025, Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2-0, Win
  • 12 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Stoke City, 0-1, Win
Stoke City
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  • 03 May 2025, Norwich City vs Cardiff City, 4-2, Lose
  • 26 April 2025, Cardiff City vs West Bromwich Albion, 0-0, Draw
  • 21 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Oxford United, 1-1, Draw
  • 18 April 2025, Sheffield United vs Cardiff City, 2-0, Lose
  • 12 April 2025, Cardiff City vs Stoke City, 0-1, Lose
Cardiff City
Away
Championship
Championship, England

In an engaging Championship clash, Stoke City and Cardiff City ended in a 2-2 draw, highlighting their resilience and contrasting styles of play. Stoke managed to take an early lead, with a goal at 16:43 in the first half, showcasing their ability to capitalize on initial momentum. Cardiff responded effectively with an equalizer in the first half (31:51) and later took a 2-1 lead in the second half (71:51), demonstrating their ability to adapt and counter.

Analysis of team discipline and defensive coordination reveals stark differences. Stoke City, with four yellow cards, exhibited a more aggressive approach which may have disrupted their defensive stability. Cardiff, however, maintained a more disciplined defensive line, only incurring one yellow card, highlighting a more controlled and strategic defensive play. This disciplined approach may have contributed to their capacity to withstand Stoke’s persistent attacks, ultimately affecting the match’s competitive balance.

The tactical decisions are evident in the teams' offensive statistics. Both teams secured four corner kicks each, indicating a relatively balanced contest in terms of offensive opportunities from set-pieces. However, Cardiff City's ability to capitalize on Stoke's defensive lapses through quick transitions and incisive plays was crucial. Despite Stoke’s equalizer in the latter stages (94:52), their overall lack of discipline could have cost them a more decisive outcome, whereas Cardiff's strategic patience paid dividends by ensuring they left with a point.

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Form Guide

Draw0-0Derby County vs Stoke City
Lose0-2Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Lose6-0Leeds United vs Stoke City
Win2-0Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Win0-1Cardiff City vs Stoke City
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
3:8
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Stoke City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:8, scoring 0.6 goals average
Lose4-2Norwich City vs Cardiff City
Draw0-0Cardiff City vs West Bromwich Albion
Draw1-1Cardiff City vs Oxford United
Lose2-0Sheffield United vs Cardiff City
Lose0-1Cardiff City vs Stoke City
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
3:8
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Cardiff City has lost three matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:8, scoring 0.6 goals average

Stoke City H2H Cardiff City

Away gameStoke City10Cardiff CityHome gameChampionship
Home gameStoke City57Cardiff CityAway gameFA Cup
Home gameStoke City22Cardiff CityAway gameChampionship
Away gameStoke City12Cardiff CityHome gameChampionship
Home gameStoke City00Cardiff CityAway gameChampionship
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
9:11
GOALS / MATCH
1.80
  • Stoke City lost twice in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:11; average goals per match – 1.80
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