Cardiff vs 29.08.26 14:002 – 2Half Time
Sheffield Utd — Championship: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd — the facts
Cardiff meet Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Regular Season - 3). Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Cardiff City Stadium. Referee: John Busby.
Team pages: Cardiff · Sheffield Utd · Championship
Key moments
- 2' Goal: Jack Moylan (assist: Cian Ashford) — 1–0
- 4' Goal (penalty): Thomas Cannon — 1–1
- 7' Goal: Callum O'Hare (assist: Patrick Bamford) — 1–2
- 38' Goal: Cian Ashford — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Cardiff (4-2-3-1)
Sheffield Utd (4-4-2)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (130 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.1pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,517 measu
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 26% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (130 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.7pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,517 measu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (130 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.6pp vs their league norm across 8,517 measured games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 60% both teams score
Cardiff to Score. League base rate: 80% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 130 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,5
Cardiff without key defender Gabriel Osho Away has won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings Cardiff struggling at home — only 20% wins (last 10) Home on 3 days rest; Away on 3
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd is under way (HT) — follow the live score on this page, watch goal clips and goal videos as every goal goes in, and check lineups and live match stats from this Championship fixture.
- Who has scored so far — a goal-by-goal timeline as the match unfolds.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What is the score in Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd?
Cardiff 2–2 Sheffield Utd as of half-time — the match is in play and this page follows the live score.
›Who has scored in Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd?
Jack Moylan (2') for Cardiff; Thomas Cannon (4') (penalty) for Sheffield Utd; Callum O'Hare (7') for Sheffield Utd; Cian Ashford (38') for Cardiff.
›Where can I watch goal clips from Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd?
Goal clips are published on this page when official clips of this match are available — check back shortly after a goal goes in.