Match report
Leeds vs Cardiff — the facts
Leeds beat Cardiff 7–0 (half-time 2–0).
Leeds met Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 30). Kick-off was Saturday, 1 February 2025, 15:00 UTC at Elland Road. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Team pages: Leeds · Cardiff · Championship
Key moments
- 6' Goal: Brenden Aaronson (assist: Daniel James) — 1–0
- 13' Goal: Manor Solomon (assist: Daniel James) — 2–0
- 50' Goal: Daniel James (assist: Junior Firpo) — 3–0
- 65' Goal (penalty): Joël Piroe — 4–0
- 67' Goal: Wilfried Gnonto (assist: Ao Tanaka) — 5–0
- 88' Goal: Mateo Joseph (assist: Junior Firpo) — 6–0
- 90+5' Goal: Joël Piroe (assist: Junior Firpo) — 7–0
Starting line-ups
Leeds (4-2-3-1)
Cardiff (4-3-3)
About this match
On this page: the Leeds vs Cardiff final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- 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.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Leeds and Cardiff team pages or the Championship page.