Match report

Cardiff and Blackpool Draw 0-0 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
0–0
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Mar 21, 2026

Cardiff and Blackpool delivered a tightly contested League One encounter, ending in a goalless draw. Both teams created chances but were thwarted by solid defensive efforts and strong goalkeeping. Perry Ng and Bailey Peacock-Farrell highlighted the defensive battles with yellow cards for both sides, while multiple substitutions did not alter the match's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff vs Blackpool ended 0-0 in League One
  • • Perry Ng (Cardiff) and Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool) received yellow cards
  • • Cardiff made three substitutions: O. Kellyman, Ollie Tanner, and Alex Robertson
  • • Blackpool made three substitutions: G. Honeyman, T. Bloxham, and A. Fletcher
  • • Both teams struggled to break through despite creating several chances

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Nathan Trott (G)
  • 38 Perry Ng (D)
  • 2 William Fish (D)
  • 48 Dylan Lawlor (D)
  • 3 Joel Bagan (D)
  • 18 Alex Robertson (M)
  • 6 Ryan Wintle (M)
  • 11 Ollie Tanner (M)
  • 10 Rubin Colwill (M)
  • 45 Cian Ashford (M)
  • 8 Omari Kellyman (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Chris Willock
  • 47 Callum Robinson
  • 14 David Turnbull
  • 12 Calum Chambers
  • 44 Ronan Kpakio
  • 23 Calum Scanlon
  • 27 Joel Colwill

Blackpool

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 24 Reuell Walters (D)
  • 4 Oliver Casey (D)
  • 5 Fraser Horsfall (D)
  • 3 James Husband (D)
  • 22 CJ Hamilton (D)
  • 19 Josh Bowler (M)
  • 6 Jordan Brown (M)
  • 23 Karoy Anderson (M)
  • 14 Tom Bloxham (F)
  • 11 Ashley Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 George Honeyman
  • 9 Niall Ennis
  • 25 Franco Ravizzoli
  • 26 Zachary Ashworth
  • 15 Hayden Coulson
  • 17 Joel Randall
  • 7 Leighton Clarkson

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    35' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Perry Ng

    Foul

  2. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: C. Robinson
  3. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Willock
  4. Cardiff
    62' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull
  5. Blackpool
    64' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Bowler

    Foul

  6. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: G. Honeyman
  7. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: N. Ennis
  8. Cardiff
    81' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    W. Fish

    Foul

  9. Blackpool
    83' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: H. Coulson
  10. Cardiff
    83' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Colwill · On: J. Colwill
  11. Blackpool
    85' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Bailey Peacock-Farrell

    Delay of game

  12. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    R. Walters

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Blackpool
Fouls 6 8
Pass Accuracy 91% 65%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 6
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 654 194
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 78% 22%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 597 126
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Perry Ng (Cardiff) was shown a yellow card in the 35th minute, which slightly slowed Cardiff's offensive momentum
  • ▸ Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool) received a yellow card for delay of game in the 85th minute, highlighting the tense atmosphere and defensive focus