Match report
Cardiff and West Brom Draw 0-0 in Championship Match
Cardiff
0–0
FT
West Brom
Apr 26, 2025
Cardiff held off West Brom's strong efforts to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the Championship. Both teams demonstrated resilience and tactical brilliance, but neither could break through for a goal. Y. Salech received a yellow card for Cardiff after a foul in the 33rd minute.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Cardiff 0-0 West Brom
- • Y. Salech of Cardiff was shown a yellow card at 33'
- • Perry Ng replaced J. Daland in the 46th minute for Cardiff
- • I. Price substituted J. Wallace for West Brom in the 65th minute
Lineups
Cardiff
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Horvath (G)
- 38 P. Ng (D)
- 2 W. Fish (D)
- 12 C. Chambers (D)
- 11 C. O'Dowda (D)
- 35 A. Rinomhota (M)
- 14 D. Turnbull (M)
- 45 C. Ashford (M)
- 18 A. Robertson (M)
- 16 C. Willock (M)
- 22 Y. Salech (F)
Substitutes
- 5 J. Daland
- 29 W. Alves
- 8 J. Ralls
- 32 O. Tanner
- 27 R. Colwill
- 41 M. Turner
- 4 D. Goutas
- 19 Y. Meïté
- 23 J. Bagan
West Brom
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 20 J. Griffiths (G)
- 2 D. Furlong (D)
- 5 K. Bartley (D)
- 14 T. Heggem (D)
- 4 C. Styles (D)
- 17 O. Diakité (M)
- 27 A. Mowatt (M)
- 31 T. Fellows (M)
- 21 I. Price (M)
- 18 K. Ahearne-Grant (M)
- 32 A. Armstrong (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Wallace
- 12 D. Dike
- 22 M. Johnston
- 19 W. Lankshear
- 34 H. Whitwell
- 11 G. Diangana
- 6 S. Ajayi
- 3 M. Holgate
- 23 J. Wildsmith
Timeline
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33' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardY. Salech
Foul
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46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: Perry Ng · On: J. Daland
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65' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Price · On: J. Wallace
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71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Willock · On: W. Alves
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71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Turnbull · On: J. Ralls
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78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Ashford · On: Ollie Tanner
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78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5Off: Alex Robertson · On: R. Colwill
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78' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: Adam Armstrong · On: D. Dike
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85' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Fellows · On: Michael Johnston
Match Stats
| Stat | Cardiff | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 83% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 17 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 376 | 430 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.42 | 1.47 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 300 | 359 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 12 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match remained scoreless despite numerous attempts by both teams, highlighting a strong defensive performance from each side.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions were made towards the end of the game, with Cardiff making several changes to manage fatigue and maintain their defensive stance.