C. ChambersKnee Injury
Reported out
ChampionshipMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTRECardiff vs Charlton match centre
Full time
3:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Jack Moylan8′
Yousef Salech24′
Jack Moylan61′
Tyreece Campbell29′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 07:20 UK.
Odds updated 19 Sep 11:11 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 6 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
CardiffCharlton
2.600Expected goals · API-Football1.260
8Shots on target3
27Total Shots6
62%Ball Possession38%
6Corner Kicks1
9Fouls15
4Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
501Total passes309
407Passes accurate207
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Cardiff 5 reported
I. DaviesInjury
Reported out
W. FishHernia
Reported out
D. LawlorMuscle Injury
Reported out
R. ColwillHealth problems
Doubtful
Charlton 7 reported
N. ChalobahMuscle Injury
Reported out
J. EdwardsAnkle Injury
Reported out
M. GoddenMuscle Injury
Reported out
B. KoumetioMuscle Injury
Reported out
W. MannionShoulder Injury
Reported out
K. RamsayAnkle Injury
Reported out
C. SichenjeKnee Injury
Reported outFetched 18 Sep, 22:16 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cardiff
2/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Cardiff’s resultsCharlton
4/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Charlton’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Cardiff
10 matchesResults2 wins · 4 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
BoltonAway · Championship0–1Stoke CityHome · Championship1–1PortsmouthAway · Championship0–2QPRAway · Championship1–2Sheffield UtdHome · Championship2–2NorwichHome · League Cup1–2DerbyAway · Championship2–2WrexhamHome · Championship1–1Swindon TownHome · League Cup3–2AS RomaHome · Friendlies Clubs4–1
Charlton
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Cardiff at home with Charlton away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 3 Oct, 07:15 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Championship · 2026/27 · all league matches
CardiffCharlton
7Matches played7
4Points earned12
0Wins3
1.0Goals scored / match0.9
1.6Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets3
2Failed to score3
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Cardiff at home with Charlton away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Cardiff
1wins4MEETINGS
Charlton
0winsSep 2015 – Jun 2020 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Cardiff first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Cardiff
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1B. Barry-Murphy
- 1
N. TrottG - 38
P. NgD - 5
K. BielikD - 4
G. OshoD - 3
J. BaganD - 18
A. RobertsonM - 27
J. ColwillM - 11
O. TannerM - 8
J. MoylanM - 16
C. WillockM - 9
Y. SalechF
Substitutes (9)
45 · Cian Ashford
44 · R. Kpakio
48 · D. Lawlor
47 · C. Robinson
23 · C. Scanlon
33 · R. Tankiewicz
14 · D. Turnbull
30 · H. Tyrer
43 · P. Moreno
Charlton
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1N. Jones
- 13
A. OkonkwoG - 20
D. McNamaraD - 5
L. JonesD - 44
Tyler BindonD - 18
I. MesíkD - 6
C. CoventryM - 34
O. SkippM - 19
M. AlliM - 9
K. Ahearne-GrantM - 7
T. CampbellM - 11
M. LeaburnF
Substitutes (9)
16 · T. Ouma
23 · C. Kelman
8 · H. Knibbs
35 · R. Nkeng
3 · J. Edwards
14 · S. Carey
21 · T. Brooks
17 · A. Bell
26 · J. Rankin-Costello
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Charlton
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Rankin-Costello | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Bell | 45 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| T. Brooks | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Carey | 7 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Edwards | 7 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Nkeng | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Knibbs | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Kelman | 20 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Ouma | 45 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| A. Okonkwo | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| D. McNamara | 83 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
| L. Jones | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Tyler Bindon | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| I. Mesík | 90 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| C. Coventry | 70 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| O. Skipp | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 5 |
| M. Alli | 45 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| K. Ahearne-Grant | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| T. Campbell | 90 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| M. Leaburn | 83 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
Cardiff
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Moreno | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Tyrer | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Turnbull | 28 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| R. Tankiewicz | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Scanlon | 8 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Robinson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Lawlor | 8 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| R. Kpakio | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cian Ashford | 20 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| N. Trott | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| P. Ng | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 1 |
| K. Bielik | 90 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| G. Osho | 82 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 2 |
| J. Bagan | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| A. Robertson | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| J. Colwill | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 1 |
| O. Tanner | 70 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| J. Moylan | 82 | 8.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 0 |
| C. Willock | 62 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Y. Salech | 90 | 8.1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Championship table
Current standings · Championship. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 17 | WWLDW |
| 2 |  West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 15 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | DDWWD |
| 4 |  Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 14 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | LDWWD |
| 6 |  QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 13 | DDDLW |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 13 | WLLWW |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 10 |  Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 11 | DWLDD |
| 11 |  Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 12 |  Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 13 |  Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 10 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 10 | WLDDW |
| 15 |  Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 16 |  Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | DWLLD |
| 17 |  Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 9 | LLWWL |
| 18 |  Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | LLWLW |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 20 |  Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 | WLDLL |
| 22 |  Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 5 | DLLLW |
| 23 |  Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 4 | DLLWL |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 4 | DLDLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Cardiff | Draw | Charlton |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.70 | 3.80 | 4.33 |
| Bet365 | 1.70 | 4.00 | 4.50 |
| Marathonbet | 1.68 | 4.05 | 4.30 |
| BetVictor | 1.73 | 3.90 | 4.50 |
| Pinnacle | 1.75 | 4.15 | 4.49 |
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