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Derby County vs Cardiff City — result, stats & head-to-head, 22 Aug 2026

Derby County vs Cardiff CityChampionship · Round 2 · Pride Park Stadium2–2
Matches
Derby County 2–2 Full time Cardiff City

How the market moved Draw %

39% +12 since open at 27%
75%50%25%
39
Market openedKick-offNow

The market moved toward Draw, from 27% at open to 39% — a rise of 12 points. Along the way it reached 68% at its highest and 26% at its lowest.

Real traded prices, since the market opened. Not a forecast: what the market believed, when.

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Derby County1 out
Derry Murkin Injurysince 21 abr · 9 matches missed
Cardiff City1 out
Eli King Injurysince 25 ago 2025 · 56 matches missed

Starting XI

Timeline

  1. 19'
    Cian Ashford · 0–1assist: Ronan Kpakio
  2. 26'
    Carlton Morris · 1–1assist: Bobby Clark
  3. 39'
    Yousef Salech · 1–2assist: Rubin Colwill
  4. 49'
    Bobby Clark · 2–2Right foot shot
Show all 18 events (+14 subs & bookings)
  1. 9'
    Corey Blackett-Taylor yellow card
  2. 19'
    Cian Ashford · 0–1assist: Ronan Kpakio
  3. 26'
    Carlton Morris · 1–1assist: Bobby Clark
  4. 39'
    Yousef Salech · 1–2assist: Rubin Colwill
  5. 49'
    Bobby Clark · 2–2Right foot shot
  6. 53'
    Alex Robertsonyellow card
  7. 55'
    Oscar Frauloyellow card
  8. 59'
    Rubin Colwill ↑ David Turnbull ↓substitution
  9. 59'
    Cian Ashford ↑ Chris Willock ↓substitution
  10. 60'
    Lewis Travis yellow card
  11. 64'
    Oscar Fraulo ↑ Ryan Hedges ↓substitution
  12. 65'
    Corey Blackett-Taylor  ↑ Rhian Brewster  ↓substitution
  13. 71'
    Jack Moylan ↑ Joel Colwill ↓substitution
  14. 71'
    Ollie Tanner ↑ Isaak Davies ↓substitution
  15. 80'
    Max Johnstonyellow card
  16. 84'
    Dion Sandersonyellow card
  17. 88'
    Carlton Morris ↑ Lars-Jørgen Salvesen ↓substitution
  18. 88'
    Max Johnston ↑ Ryan Nyambe ↓substitution

Derby County left · Cardiff City right

Periods

Derby County
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0
Cardiff City
1st half2
2nd half0
Extra time0

Match statistics

15Shots16
7Shots on target7
7Corners7
12Fouls10
14Tackles20
5Yellow cards1

Match information

ChampionshipCompetition
2Round
sáb 22 ago · 14:00 UTCKickoff
Pride Park StadiumVenue
33,597Capacity
28,926 (86% full)Attendance
Ruebyn RicardoReferee
20°C · broken cloudsWeather

Possession

Possession
36% · 64%
Duels won
47% · 53%
Pass accuracy
79% · 86%

Breakdown

Shooting
12Shots inside box10
3Shots outside box6
1Shots blocked3
0Hit woodwork1
3Big chances created4
2Big chances missed2
Passing
282Passes521
23Crosses23
5Accurate crosses3
60Long passes62
33Accurate long passes23
Defence
4Interceptions0
4Keeper saves4
Duels & dribbles
49Duels won53
16Dribble attempts8
8Successful dribbles5

Goalscorers

Rubin ColwillCardiff City
Bobby ClarkDerby County
Carlton MorrisDerby County

Bench

Derby County · bench

3ForsythDF
10Brewster6.4↑ 65'
13BilbijaMF
15Salvesen↑ 88'
23WardMF
24Nyambe↑ 88'
26Hedges6.6↑ 64'
31VickersGK
37EamesMF

Cardiff City · bench

14Turnbull7.0↑ 59'
16Willock7.1↑ 59'
27Colwill6.6↑ 71'
30TyrerGK
33TankiewiczMF
39Davies6.7↑ 71'
40AnyadikeDF
41TurnerGK
47RobinsonFW

Managers

J
B

Previous meetings

In 2 recorded meetings, Derby County have won 1 and Cardiff City 1 — 0 ended level.

2025 · ChampionshipCardiff City vs Derby County 2–1 2024 · ChampionshipDerby County vs Cardiff City 1–0 All 2 meetings →

Recent form

Derby County WLLL
Cardiff City WWD

Championship

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Swansea City9621157+820
2Middlesbrough95311712+518
3West Ham United94412312+1116
4Stoke City95131513+216
5Wolverhampton Wanderers84221511+414
6Queens Park Rangers9351118+314
7Birmingham City93511311+214
8Millwall94231615+114
9West Bromwich Albion9423109+114
10Bristol City94231213-114
11Southampton95222010+1013
12Charlton Athletic9342811-313
13Blackburn Rovers93331413+112
14Sheffield United93331211+112
15Wrexham92521013-311
16Lincoln City9324711-411
17Bolton Wanderers93151217-510
18Norwich City93061719-29
19Portsmouth8224911-28
20Watford9225714-78
21Cardiff City91441114-37
22Burnley91441317-47
23Derby County9135815-76
24Preston North End9117816-84

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
23
Derby County
WLLL
 6.86 6
21
Cardiff City
WWD
 6.89 7
Market

No market on record.

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Form
Derby CountyWLLL
Cardiff CityWWD
Match stats
36Possession64
15Shots16
7On target7
7Corners7
5Yellow cards1