Watford 1-3 Cardiff - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Updated 19 April 2023, after full time.

Watford vs Cardiff - result

Watford 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship at Vicarage Road (Watford), Watford on 19 April 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Watford have won 1, Cardiff 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Watford vs Cardiff?

Watford 1-3 Cardiff was the final score in the Championship on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at Vicarage Road (Watford). The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Watford vs Cardiff played?

Watford vs Cardiff was played at Vicarage Road (Watford) in Watford on Wednesday 19 April 2023, the home ground of Watford, which holds 22,220 people. It finished Watford 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship, with kick-off at 19:45 UK time.

What is Watford's recent form?

Watford have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 5 games, scoring 5 and conceding 13, with results reading L L W L L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 2-3 defeat away to Norwich in the Championship on 31 October.

What is Cardiff's recent form?

Cardiff have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 9 and conceding 8, with results reading L W D W L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 0-3 defeat away to Wolves in the Championship on 31 October.

What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Cardiff?

Across the last 6 meetings Watford have won 1, Cardiff have won 3 and 2 were drawn, with Watford scoring 6 goals to Cardiff's 11. The most recent was Cardiff City 5-1 Watford on 13 October 2026 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Watford?

Iker Bravo leads Watford with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games, 0.4 a game, the most of any Watford player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Watford player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Cardiff?

Jack Moylan leads Cardiff with 5 goals across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Cardiff player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Cardiff player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Watford vs Cardiff?

Jarred Gillett refereed Watford vs Cardiff, averaging 24.2 fouls and 4.7 yellow cards per game across 6 games this season. That is 0.00 red cards a game, and the referee card on this page sets the record beside both teams' fouls and cards.

Watford vs Cardiff - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
13 Oct 2026ChampionshipCardiff City vs Watford5-1
14 Jan 2025ChampionshipCardiff City vs Watford1-1
29 Dec 2024ChampionshipWatford vs Cardiff City1-2
3 Feb 2024ChampionshipWatford vs Cardiff City0-1
7 Oct 2023ChampionshipCardiff City vs Watford1-1
2 Nov 2022ChampionshipCardiff City vs Watford1-2

Watford 1-3 Cardiff: match stats

Stat Watford Cardiff
Possession73%27%
Shots149
Shots on target35
Corners101
Fouls1111
Yellow cards33
Tackles2018
Passes681258

Watford vs Cardiff goals and red cards

Watford: I. Sarr 11'. Cardiff: K. Etete 31', C. Kipré 35', S. Kaba 42'.

Watford season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for0.922 of 24
Goals against1.819 of 24
Shots11.919 of 24
Shots on target4.113 of 24
Fouls10.912 of 24
Tackles15.49 of 24
Passes379.717 of 24
Corners3.424 of 24

Watford player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Amin Nabizada (3), Myron Boadu (2), Luca Kjerrumgaard (2).
  • Assists: Iker Bravo (3), Omar Traoré (1), Amin Nabizada (1).
  • Shots: Iker Bravo (23), Mamadou Doumbia (22), Edo Kayembe (21).
  • Fouls: Hector Kyprianou (17), Mamadou Doumbia (17), Mattie Pollock (16).

Cardiff season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.515 of 24
Goals against1.514 of 24
Shots16.63 of 24
Shots on target6.23 of 24
Fouls9.919 of 24
Tackles13.922 of 24
Passes495.84 of 24
Corners6.73 of 24

Cardiff player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Jack Moylan (7), Yousef Salech (6), Callum Robinson (2).
  • Assists: Ollie Tanner (4), Cian Ashford (3), Jack Moylan (3).
  • Shots: Jack Moylan (53), Yousef Salech (41), Ollie Tanner (30).
  • Fouls: Joel Colwill (21), Perry Ng (17), Yousef Salech (15).

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