Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2023/2024

Cardiff City

27 APR

1:4

Middlesbrough

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Matt Clarke (assist: Finn Azaz) · Left foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal49'

Finn Azaz (assist: Alex Gilbert) · Right foot shot 0-2

GOAL

AST

Goal56'

Emmanuel Latte Lath (assist: Finn Azaz) · Right foot shot 0-3

GOAL

AST

Goal60'

Alex Gilbert (assist: Luke Ayling) · Left foot shot 0-4

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Josh Bowler (assist: Callum Robinson) · Left foot shot 1-4

Man of the match

Finn AzazMiddlesbrough8.8

Expected goals (xG)

Cardiff CityxGMiddlesbrough

1.221.53

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TV stations

International

Bet365

Venue

Cardiff City StadiumCardiff · 33,280 seats

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Conditions

Weathermoderate rain
RefereeJeremy Simpson
1st AssistantRobert Hyde
2nd AssistantNatalie Aspinall
4th OfficialSamuel Allison

Pressure index

Cardiff CityMiddlesbrough

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Matt Clarke (assist: Finn Azaz) · Left foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal49'

Finn Azaz (assist: Alex Gilbert) · Right foot shot 0-2

GOAL

AST

Goal56'

Emmanuel Latte Lath (assist: Finn Azaz) · Right foot shot 0-3

OUT

Substitution57'

In: Joel Colwill · Out: Manolis Siopis · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution57'

In: Raheem Conte · Out: Mahlon Romeo · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal60'

Alex Gilbert (assist: Luke Ayling) · Left foot shot 0-4

OUT

Substitution61'

In: Sam Silvera · Out: Isaiah Jones · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution62'

In: Law McCabe · Out: Jonathan Howson · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution68'

In: Callum Robinson · Out: Famara Diédhiou · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution68'

In: Ryan Wintle · Out: Joe Ralls · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution74'

In: Anfernee Dijksteel · Out: Rav van den Berg · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution74'

In: Charlie Lennon · Out: Alex Gilbert · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution77'

In: Luey Giles · Out: Ollie Tanner · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution83'

In: Ajay Matthews · Out: Emmanuel Latte Lath · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Josh Bowler (assist: Callum Robinson) · Left foot shot 1-4

Ball positions

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Commentary

And that's it. The match concludes - Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 4.
90+4′The second half concludes with Middlesbrough leading Cardiff City 4-1.
90+2′Matt Clarke of Middlesbrough has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
90+2′Cian Ashford from Cardiff City has committed a foul.
90+1′Goal! Cardiff City 1, Middlesbrough 4. Josh Bowler - Cardiff City - shot with left foot from the centre of the box to the right corner. Assist - Callum Robinson.
90+1′Opportunity squandered. Joel Colwill of Cardiff City takes a shot with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it sails high. The assist came from David Turnbull following a corner kick.
90′Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City. Matt Clarke is responsible for the concession.
88′Josh Bowler from Cardiff City has successfully earned an attacking free kick.
88′Luke Thomas from Middlesbrough commits a foul.
83′Player Swap - Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath is being replaced by Ajay Matthews.
79′Opportunity squandered. Josh Bowler of Cardiff City takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it goes too high and veers off to the left.
77′Player swap - Cardiff City. Luey Giles is coming on for Ollie Tanner.
77′Opportunity squandered. Callum Robinson of Cardiff City attempted a header from the middle of the box that unfortunately went wide to the left. The assist was provided by Josh Bowler with a cross.
74′Player change - Middlesbrough. Charlie Lennon is replacing Alex Gilbert.
74′Player change - Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel is coming on to replace Rav van den Berg.
72′Raheem Conte of Cardiff City has secured a free kick on the right flank.
72′Law McCabe of Middlesbrough has committed a foul.
68′Player change - Cardiff City. Ryan Wintle is coming on to replace Joe Ralls.
68′Player swap - Cardiff City. Callum Robinson is coming on to replace Famara Diédhiou.
65′Luke Thomas from Middlesbrough has secured a free kick on the left flank.
65′Raheem Conte of Cardiff City has committed a foul.
63′Luke Ayling of Middlesbrough has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
63′Joe Ralls from Cardiff City commits a foul.
63′Opportunity squandered. Raheem Conte of Cardiff City attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it goes wide to the left. The setup was provided by Joe Ralls who crossed the ball following a corner kick.
62′Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, forced by Seny Dieng.
62′Another offensive move is underway. Cian Ashford of Cardiff City takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved right in the middle of the top of the goal. The assist came from Josh Bowler.
62′Player change - Middlesbrough. Jonny Howson is being replaced by Law McCabe.
61′Player change - Middlesbrough. Isaiah Jones is replaced by Sam Silvera.
60′Goal! Cardiff City 0, Middlesbrough 4. Alex Gilbert - Middlesbrough - shot with left foot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assist - Luke Ayling.
59′Opportunity squandered. David Turnbull of Cardiff City attempted a shot from over 35 yards with his right foot, but it went too high and deviated to the right.
57′Player swap - Cardiff City. Mahlon Romeo makes way for Raheem Conte.
57′Player change - Cardiff City. Joel Colwill is coming on to replace Manolis Siopis.
56′Goal! Cardiff City 0, Middlesbrough 3. Emmanuel Latte Lath - Middlesbrough - shot with left foot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assist - Finn Azaz with a through ball following a fast break.
51′Opportunity squandered. David Turnbull of Cardiff City attempts a right-footed shot from the heart of the penalty area, but it narrowly misses to the left. The assist was provided by Josh Bowler.Penalty
49′Score! Cardiff City 0, Middlesbrough 2. Finn Azaz of Middlesbrough strikes with his right foot from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the middle of the net. The assist was by Alex Gilbert.
48′Luke Thomas of Middlesbrough has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
48′Fouled by Josh Bowler - Cardiff City
47′Missed chance. Cian Ashford - Cardiff City - shot with right foot from the centre of the box goes high after corner.
47′Another offensive effort is underway. Dimitrios Goutas from Cardiff City attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it's deflected in the top right corner. The assist comes from David Turnbull with a cross pass.
46′Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, forced by Luke Thomas.
45′The second half kicks off with Middlesbrough leading Cardiff City by 1-0.
45+2′The first half concludes with Middlesbrough leading Cardiff City 1-0.
45+2′Shot blocked. David Turnbull - Cardiff City - shot with left foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Cian Ashford.
45+1′Fouled by Rav van den Berg - Middlesbrough
45+1′Famara Diédhiou of Cardiff City has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.
45′Score! Cardiff City trails 0-1 to Middlesbrough. Matt Clarke of Middlesbrough strikes with his left foot from the right flank of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the upper middle of the net. The assist was by Finn Azaz.
45′Isaiah Jones of Middlesbrough has earned a free kick on the offensive end.
45′Mahlon Romeo commits a foul - Cardiff City.
43′Another offensive effort. Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough tries a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it's caught in the upper middle part of the net. The assist came from Luke Ayling with a cross pass.Penalty
41′Another offensive effort. Luke Thomas of Middlesbrough takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper manages to save it in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Daniel Barlaser.Penalty
40′Joe Ralls from Cardiff City commits a foul.
40′Jonny Howson of Middlesbrough has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
38′Nathaniel Phillips of Cardiff City commits a foul.
38′Emmanuel Latte Lath of Middlesbrough has secured a free kick in an offensive move.
37′Luke Thomas from Middlesbrough commits a foul.
37′Famara Diédhiou of Cardiff City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
34′Missed chance. Isaiah Jones - Middlesbrough - shot with left foot from outside the box is very close to the goal. Assist - Emmanuel Latte Lath.
30′Offside call - Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath has been flagged offside.
26′Offside called against Cardiff City. David Turnbull is caught offside.
26′Attempt thwarted. Josh Bowler of Cardiff City tries a left-footed shot from the right side of the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Famara Diédhiou.
26′Josh Bowler of Cardiff City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
26′Fouled by Luke Thomas - Middlesbrough
19′Missed chance. Daniel Barlaser - Middlesbrough - shot with right foot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assist - Jonny Howson.
15′Josh Bowler - Cardiff City - won a free kick in defence.
15′Fouled by Finn Azaz - Middlesbrough
13′Shot blocked. Cian Ashford - Cardiff City - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - David Turnbull.
12′Shot blocked. Alex Gilbert - Middlesbrough - shot with left foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Luke Thomas.
11′Corner kick awarded to Middlesbrough. This was due to Dimitrios Goutas' defensive action.
11′Offside called against Cardiff City. Famara Diédhiou has been flagged offside.
10′Matt Clarke from Middlesbrough commits a foul.
10′Famara Diédhiou of Cardiff City has successfully earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
9′Ollie Tanner of Cardiff City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
9′Luke Ayling commits a foul against Middlesbrough.
7′Matt Clarke of Middlesbrough commits a foul.
7′Famara Diédhiou of Cardiff City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
7′Another offensive move. Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper manages to save it right in the middle of the goal.
7′Attempt thwarted. Finn Azaz of Middlesbrough tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's intercepted. The assist came from Isaiah Jones.
5′Opportunity squandered. Dimitrios Goutas of Cardiff City narrowly misses the goal with a header from the middle of the penalty area. The assist came from David Turnbull, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.Penalty
4′Corner kick awarded to Cardiff City, caused by Seny Dieng.
4′New attacking attempt. David Turnbull - Cardiff City - shot with right foot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal.
3′Rav van den Berg commits a foul - Middlesbrough.
3′Famara Diédhiou of Cardiff City has secured a free kick on the left flank.
3′Jonny Howson's attempt from Middlesbrough is thwarted. His right-footed strike from beyond the box is successfully blocked.
The initial half of the match commences...

Match statistics

CDFMID

Possession and passing

48%Possession52%

87%Pass accuracy88%

501Passes567

435Successful Passes504

76Ball Safe88

11Key Passes10

2 more

5Substitutions5

24Throw-ins20

Attack

1Goals4

15Shots Total12

4Shots On Target7

4Corners1

45Dangerous Attacks40

5Accurate Crosses3

13 more

83Attacks93

10Dribble Attempts11

38Duels Won32

12Goal Attempts11

2Offsides1

0Penalties0

3Shots Blocked3

10Shots inside the box7

8Shots Off Target2

5Shots outside the box5

100%Successful dribbles50%

3Successful Dribbles3

19Total Crosses11

Defence and discipline

3Saves3

14Tackles13

8Interceptions11

7Fouls10

0Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

Other

9Successful Headers9

14Successful Interceptions13

21Headers15

8Challenges9

1Assists4

0Yellowred Cards0

1 more

1Counter Attacks2

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

J. SimpsonPer-match averages this season · 11 matches · career: 240

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	2.64	1.18	1.45	3.45
Red cards	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.08
Second yellows	0.09	0.00	0.09	0.07
Penalties	0.18	0.00	0.18	0.23

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

Cardiff CityxGMiddlesbrough

1.221.53

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.362.90

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

1.221.53

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.851.26

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.370.27

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.350.04

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.000.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

1.161.59

Starting XI

MiddlesbroughFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €53M7/11

Michael Carrick

Cardiff CityFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €11M6/11

Erol Bulut

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Cardiff City€11Mstarting XI · 6/11€22Mwith bench · 8/20

Middlesbrough€53Mstarting XI · 7/11€61Mwith bench · 10/20

Middlesbrough's starting XI cost €42M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Cardiff City — bench

Ryan WintleMidfielder6.7 19

R. SawyersMidfielder · €3.2M (2019)34

Joel ColwillMidfielder7.0 36

Raheem ConteMidfielder7.0 37

Dylan LawlorDefender41

Matthew TurnerGoalkeeper47

Callum RobinsonAttacker · €7.8M (2019)7.5 48

Cameron AntwiMidfielder49

Luey GilesDefender6.8

Middlesbrough — bench

Anfernee DijksteelDefender · €2.2M (2019)6.4 18

Sam SilveraAttacker6.4 24

Alex BanguraDefender28

Lewis O'BrienMidfielder · €3.5M (2025)29

Sam GreenwoodMidfielder · €2.3M (2026)48

Charlie LennonAttacker6.6 49

Law McCabeMidfielder6.4 51

Shea ConnorGoalkeeper53

Ajay MatthewsMidfielder6.3

Player statistics

Cardiff City starters then subs, by rating

David Turnbull#15 · Midfielder · 90′7.5

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 4
Shots on target: 1
Big chances created: 2
Big chances missed: 1
Expected goals (xG): 0.25
xGoT: 0.02

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 49/52
Pass accuracy: 94%
Key passes: 4
Crosses (accurate/total): 2/4
Long balls (won/total): 3/4

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 1/2
Aerials won: 1

Defence

Tackles: 0

Discipline

Fouls: 0
Offsides: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Darragh Lenihan🩹 injury · Ankle Surgery	injury · Ankle Surgery	unknown
Riley McGree🩹 injury · Unknown Injury	injury · Unknown Injury	2 Sept 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cardiff City	4.5022.22%	4.3522.99%
Draw	3.8026.32%	3.8026.32%
Middlesbrough	1.7557.14%	1.7557.14%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cardiff City or Draw	2.0050%	2.0449.02%
Cardiff City or Middlesbrough	1.2580%	1.2580%
Draw or Middlesbrough	1.1884.67%	1.2083.33%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.2580%
0–1 goals	–	4.1024.39%
3+ goals	1.7257.9%	1.8254.95%
0–2 goals	2.1047.62%	2.0050%
4+ goals	–	3.1531.75%
0–3 goals	–	1.3673.53%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cardiff City	4.7521.05%	4.5022.22%
Draw	2.3043.48%	2.2843.86%
Middlesbrough	2.3742.11%	2.3043.48%

Outcome	bet365
CDF → CDF	7.5013.33%
CDF → X	15.006.67%
CDF → MID	21.004.76%
X → CDF	9.5010.53%
X → X	6.0016.67%
X → MID	4.7521.05%
MID → CDF	34.002.94%
MID → X	15.006.67%
MID → MID	2.7536.36%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.3323.08%
6 - 8	3.2031.25%
9 - 11	2.6038.46%
Under 6	10.0010%
Over 14	10.0010%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.3574.07%
0–2 cards	–	2.9034.48%
4+ cards	1.9052.38%	1.9651.02%
0–3 cards	1.8055.56%	1.7357.8%
5+ cards	–	3.3030.3%
0–4 cards	–	1.2878.13%

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