Bristol City vs Cardiff City kicks off 19 December 2026 at 15:00. English Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Bristol City vs Cardiff City Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/19
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 19 December at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Cardiff City
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
9
Bristol City wins
17
Cardiff City wins
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15 Feb 2025
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Bristol City
D
-
06 Oct 2024
Bristol City
1 - 1
Cardiff City
D
-
02 Mar 2024
Bristol City
0 - 1
Cardiff City
L
-
28 Oct 2023
Cardiff City
2 - 0
Bristol City
L
-
04 Mar 2023
Cardiff City
2 - 0
Bristol City
L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birmingham City
|
15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | +14 | 29 | W L W W W |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough
|
15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | +11 | 29 | D W W L D |
| 3 |
Stoke City
|
15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | +6 | 29 | W D W W W |
| 4 |
Southampton
|
15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | +14 | 28 | D W W D L |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
|
15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | +8 | 28 | D W W W D |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | +8 | 28 | W D W D W |
| 7 |
Swansea City
|
15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 26 | L L W L L |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 24 | L W L D W |
| 9 |
West Ham United
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +14 | 23 | W L L D L |
| 10 |
Sheffield United
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 22 | W D W W L |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 22 | D W D W L |
| 12 |
Norwich City
|
15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | +8 | 21 | L W W W W |
| 13 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 21 | L W L L W |
| 14 |
Cardiff City
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18 | D W L D W |
| 15 |
Wrexham
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -2 | 18 | W L L W D |
| 16 |
Millwall
|
15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 18 | D L W L L |
| 17 |
Bristol City
|
15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 18 | L D W L L |
| 18 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -9 | 17 | D L L W L |
| 19 |
Charlton Athletic
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -10 | 17 | L L L L W |
| 20 |
Watford
|
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -10 | 15 | W L L W D |
| 21 |
Lincoln City
|
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -11 | 15 | D W L L L |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -9 | 10 | L L D D L |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -16 | 10 | L D L L W |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | -17 | 8 | L D L L W |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Recent results
Match preview
Bristol City host Cardiff City in the English Football League Championship on Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 15:00. The match is scheduled at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Bristol City sit 17th in the English Football League Championship table with 18 points from 15 matches (5W · 3D · 7L). Cardiff City are 14th with 18 points from 15 matches (4W · 6D · 5L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 32 times on record. Bristol City have won 9, Cardiff City have won 17 and 6 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Bristol City vs Cardiff City — frequently asked
When is Bristol City vs Cardiff City played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League Championship.
Where is Bristol City vs Cardiff City played?
At Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, England (capacity 27000).
Has Bristol City vs Cardiff City started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Bristol City vs Cardiff City live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Bristol City vs Cardiff City part of?
The English Football League Championship in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Bristol City and Cardiff City for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.