Cardiff City vs Swansea City, 2019-20 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Cardiff City are hosting Swansea City
at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': André Ayew (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 2': Offside, Swansea City. Bersant Celina tries a through ball, but Wayne Routledge is caught offside.
- 3': Attempt missed. Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sean Morrison with a cross.
- 5': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 5': Foul by Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City).
- 9': Attempt missed. Wayne Routledge (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 11': Foul by Rhian Brewster (Swansea City).
- 11': Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 12': Ben Wilmot (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City).
- 14': Foul by Ben Cabango (Swansea City).
- 14': Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Attempt saved. Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Marlon Pack with a cross.
- 15': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Freddy Woodman.
- 16': Attempt saved. Curtis Nelson (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Bennett with a cross.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Gavin Whyte (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 18': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Ben Cabango.
- 18': Attempt missed. Joe Bennett (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marlon Pack with a cross following a corner.
- 21': Foul by Curtis Nelson (Cardiff City).
- 21': Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Wayne Routledge (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Byers.
- 21': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Curtis Nelson.
- 25': Attempt missed. Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lee Tomlin.
- 28': Bersant Celina (Swansea City) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by George Byers following a fast break.
- 28': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Sean Morrison.
- 30': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City).
- 30': David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Attempt missed. Ben Wilmot (Swansea City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Wayne Routledge.
- 34': Foul by Ben Cabango (Swansea City).
- 34': Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Ben Cabango (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card.
- 34': Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card.
- 35': Attempt saved. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lee Peltier.
- 36': Foul by Marlon Pack (Cardiff City).
- 36': Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Attempt missed. Matt Grimes (Swansea City) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Gavin Whyte (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Bennett.
- 38': André Ayew (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City).
- 39': Hand ball by Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City).
- 40': Foul by Ben Cabango (Swansea City).
- 40': Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lee Tomlin with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 42': Foul by George Byers (Swansea City).
- 42': Robert Glatzel (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City).
- 45': Attempt missed. André Ayew (Swansea City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Bersant Celina with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+2': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Cardiff City 0, Swansea City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cardiff City 0, Swansea City 0.
- 47': Attempt blocked. George Byers (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 47': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Marlon Pack.
- 47': Attempt missed. Connor Roberts (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 49': André Ayew (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Marlon Pack (Cardiff City).
- 50': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 50': Foul by Marlon Pack (Cardiff City).
- 51': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Marlon Pack.
- 55': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Gavin Whyte.
- 56': Foul by Wayne Routledge (Swansea City).
- 56': Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 60': Attempt missed. Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Gavin Whyte.
- 61': Attempt missed. David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Robert Glatzel.
- 61': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Leandro Bacuna.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Wayne Routledge.
- 62': Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by George Byers following a corner.
- 63': Foul by Marlon Pack (Cardiff City).
- 63': George Byers (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Marlon Pack (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Foul by George Byers (Swansea City).
- 65': Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Marlon Pack (Cardiff City).
- 66': Matt Grimes (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': David Junior Hoilett (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Connor Roberts (Swansea City).
- 68': Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bersant Celina.
- 70': Substitution, Cardiff City. Callum Paterson replaces Robert Glatzel.
- 70': Substitution, Cardiff City. Josh Murphy replaces Gavin Whyte.
- 72': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 72': Joe Bennett (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Sean Morrison.
- 77': Callum Paterson (Cardiff City) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Josh Murphy with a cross.
- 78': Foul by Rhian Brewster (Swansea City).
- 78': Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': André Ayew (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 80': Foul by Joe Bennett (Cardiff City).
- 80': Attempt saved. André Ayew (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Wilmot.
- 84': Foul by Sean Morrison (Cardiff City).
- 84': Rhian Brewster (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Attempt missed. Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marlon Pack.
- 87': Foul by André Ayew (Swansea City).
- 87': Lee Peltier (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Ben Wilmot.
- 89': Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Josh Murphy with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Lee Peltier.
- 90'+1': Foul by George Byers (Swansea City).
- 90'+1': Lee Tomlin (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Cardiff City 0, Swansea City 0.
- 0': Match ends, Cardiff City 0, Swansea City 0.
Statistics
 SWA |
CAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 50 | Possession | 50 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 226 | Accurate Passes | 232 |
| 360 | Passes | 360 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 23 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 75 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 15 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 35 |
| 17 | Clearances | 35 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 28,529
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 28,529
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Cardiff City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Alex Smithies (GK) |
| 16 | Curtis Nelson |
| 4 | Sean Morrison |
| 3 | Joe Bennett  |
| 2 | Lee Peltier |
| 17 | Lee Tomlin |
| 15 | Marlon Pack |
| 7 | Leandro Bacuna |
| 9 | Robert Glatzel |
| 33 | Junior Hoilett |
| 20 | Gavin Whyte |
Swansea City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Freddie Woodman (GK) |
| 20 | Ben Wilmot |
| 44 | Ben Cabango |
| 26 | Kyle Naughton |
| 23 | Connor Roberts |
| 10 | Bersant Celina |
| 8 | Matt Grimes |
| 28 | George Byers |
| 19 | Rhian Brewster |
| 15 | Wayne Routledge |
| 22 | André Ayew |
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