Match report

Cardiff Defeats Hull City 3-0 in Championship Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
3–0
FT
Hull City
Hull City
Jul 22, 2020

Cardiff stuns Hull City with a decisive 3-0 win in the Championship, showcasing powerful teamwork and individual brilliance from key players like J. Hoilett and Daniel Ward. Despite Hull City's late substitutions, Cardiff maintained their lead through strong defensive play and effective counterattacks.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff 3-0 Hull City
  • • Goals: J. Hoilett (20'), S. Morrison (34'), Daniel Ward (83')
  • • Assists: J. Bennett, J. Ralls
  • • Substitutions: Cardiff made five substitutions, Hull City made four
  • • Competition: Championship

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Smithies (G)
  • 4 S. Morrison (D)
  • 3 J. Bennett (D)
  • 16 C. Nelson (D)
  • 7 L. Bacuna (D)
  • 15 M. Pack (M)
  • 8 J. Ralls (M)
  • 33 J. Hoilett (M)
  • 17 L. Tomlin (M)
  • 19 N. Mendez-Laing (M)
  • 9 R. Glatzel (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 W. Vaulks
  • 11 J. Murphy
  • 23 D. Ward
  • 13 C. Paterson
  • 24 B. Smith
  • 22 S. Bamba
  • 5 A. Flint
  • 1 N. Etheridge
  • 2 D. Sanderson

Hull City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Long (G)
  • 3 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 15 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 26 C. Elder (D)
  • 6 K. Stewart (M)
  • 37 Leonardo Lopes (D)
  • 18 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 8 D. Batty (M)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 44 J. Scott (M)
  • 43 M. Wilks (M)

Substitutes

  • 42 M. Samuelsen
  • 31 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 10 Jon Toral
  • 17 S. McLoughlin
  • 5 R. Burke
  • 25 M. Pennington
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 13 M. Ingram
  • 27 J. Magennis

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    20' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hoilett · Assist: J. Bennett
  2. Cardiff
    34' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Morrison · Assist: J. Ralls
  3. Hull City
    59' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Eaves · On: M. Samuelsen
  4. Hull City
    59' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Scott · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  5. Hull City
    59' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: Jon Toral
  6. Cardiff
    63' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: W. Vaulks
  7. Cardiff
    72' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mendez-Laing · On: Josh Murphy
  8. Cardiff
    72' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Glatzel · On: Daniel Ward
  9. Hull City
    75' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Elder · On: Sean McLoughlin
  10. Cardiff
    83' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Ward
  11. Cardiff
    85' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ralls · On: C. Paterson
  12. Cardiff
    85' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Tomlin · On: Bradley Smith

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Hull City
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 414 372
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 325 291
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cardiff took a quick lead with a goal from J. Hoilett in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ S. Morrison's goal in the 34th minute further solidified Cardiff's dominance and put pressure on Hull City.
  • ▸ Daniel Ward's late goal in the 83rd minute sealed the victory for Cardiff, leaving no chance for Hull City to recover.