Match report

Blackburn Defeats Cardiff 5-2 in League Cup Thriller

Blackburn
Blackburn
5–2
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Sep 27, 2023

Blackburn showcased an impressive attacking display to defeat Cardiff 5-2 in the League Cup. Early goals from J. Garrett and A. Sigurdsson set the tone, followed by a hat-trick from A. Moran. Despite Cardiff's initial response through C. Robinson and K. Etete, Blackburn maintained control and secured the win with D. Markanday scoring late on.

Key Facts

  • • Blackburn: 5 goals (J. Garrett, A. Sigurdsson, A. Moran x3, D. Markanday)
  • • Cardiff: 2 goals (C. Robinson, K. Etete)
  • • A. Moran scored a hat-trick for Blackburn
  • • Substitutions made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 L. Wahlstedt (G)
  • 11 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
  • 4 J. Hill (D)
  • 16 S. Wharton (D)
  • 3 H. Pickering (D)
  • 6 S. Tronstad (M)
  • 30 J. Garrett (M)
  • 18 D. Markanday (M)
  • 24 A. Moran (M)
  • 7 A. Sigurðsson (M)
  • 33 S. Telalović (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 C. Brittain
  • 8 S. Szmodics
  • 22 Z. Gilsenan
  • 27 L. Travis
  • 17 H. Carter
  • 1 A. Pears
  • 5 D. Hyam
  • 37 T. Bloxham
  • 23 A. Wharton

Cardiff

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 R. Rúnarsson (G)
  • 2 M. Romeo (D)
  • 18 E. Adams (D)
  • 24 J. Panzo (D)
  • 32 O. Tanner (M)
  • 19 R. Sawyers (M)
  • 35 A. Rinomhota (M)
  • 25 K. Evans (M)
  • 27 R. Colwill (F)
  • 47 C. Robinson (F)
  • 9 K. Etete (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. Crole
  • 40 J. Beecher
  • 45 C. Ashford
  • 34 J. Colwill
  • 37 V. Campbell
  • 50 C. Twose
  • 49 L. Giles
  • 41 M. Turner
  • 31 M. Fagan-Walcott

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    13' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Garrett · Assist: J. Hill
  2. Cardiff
    18' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Robinson · Assist: R. Colwill
  3. Blackburn
    36' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sigurdsson · Assist: A. Moran
  4. Cardiff
    45'+3 Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Etete · Assist: R. Sawyers
  5. Blackburn
    46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Pickering · On: C. Brittain
  6. Blackburn
    49' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Moran
  7. Blackburn
    54' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Moran · Assist: C. Brittain
  8. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Evans · On: J. Beecher
  9. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Etete · On: J. Crole
  10. Blackburn
    69' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Markanday · Assist: A. Moran
  11. Cardiff
    70' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Ashford
  12. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Robinson · On: J. Colwill
  13. Blackburn
    73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Telalovic · On: Z. Gilsenan
  14. Blackburn
    73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Garrett · On: L. Travis
  15. Blackburn
    79' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Markanday · On: H. Carter

Match Stats

Stat Blackburn Cardiff
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 6
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 592 449
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 497 368
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackburn's early lead through Garrett and Sigurdsson set the pace, providing confidence to their attack.
  • ▸ A. Moran's hat-trick performance was crucial, turning the game decisively in Blackburn's favor.