Match report

Chelsea Defeats Cardiff 3-1 in League Cup

Cardiff
Cardiff
1–3
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dec 16, 2025

Chelsea proved too strong for Cardiff, defeating them by a score of 3-1 in the League Cup. A. Garnacho and P. Neto were standout performers for Chelsea, scoring two goals each to secure their team's advancement.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff 1 - 3 Chelsea (League Cup)
  • • A. Garnacho scored twice for Chelsea at minutes 57 and 90
  • • P. Neto added a goal for Chelsea at minute 82
  • • D. Turnbull netted Cardiff's lone goal at minute 75

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 48 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 12 C. Chambers (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 45 C. Ashford (M)
  • 27 J. Colwill (M)
  • 14 D. Turnbull (M)
  • 39 I. Davies (M)
  • 47 C. Robinson (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Turner
  • 49 L. Giles
  • 2 W. Fish
  • 28 D. Mafico
  • 18 A. Robertson
  • 31 A. Donczew
  • 29 T. Nyakuhwa
  • 16 C. Willock
  • 22 Y. Salech

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Jorgensen (G)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 21 J. Hato (D)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 32 T. George (M)
  • 40 F. Buonanotte (M)
  • 11 J. Gittens (M)
  • 38 M. Guiu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Sanchez
  • 23 T. Chalobah
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 24 R. James
  • 8 E. Fernandez
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 7 P. Neto
  • 20 Joao Pedro

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    16' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    I. Davies

    Foul

  2. Cardiff
    27' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chambers

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Argument

  4. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. George · On: A. Garnacho
  5. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Guiu · On: João Pedro
  6. Cardiff
    56' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Davies · On: C. Willock
  7. Cardiff
    56' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Robinson · On: Y. Salech
  8. Chelsea
    57' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Garnacho · Assist: Facundo Buonanotte
  9. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: M. Gusto
  10. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gittens · On: P. Neto
  11. Cardiff
    75' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Turnbull · Assist: Perry Ng
  12. Cardiff
    80' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Colwill · On: Alex Robertson
  13. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: Andrey Santos
  14. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Acheampong · On: T. Chalobah
  15. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Perry Ng · On: W. Fish
  16. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Garnacho · Assist: João Pedro

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Chelsea
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 20
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 448 535
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 10
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.46 1.65
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 387 457
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Garnacho's early goal in the 57th minute gave Chelsea a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ P. Neto's goal at minute 82 ensured Chelsea's dominance, effectively ending Cardiff's hopes of a comeback.