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

Blackpool vs Cardiff - result

Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool on 7 April 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Blackpool have won 1, Cardiff 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackpool vs Cardiff?

Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff in the Championship on Friday 7 April 2023 at Bloomfield Road.

Where was Blackpool vs Cardiff played?

Blackpool vs Cardiff was played at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, the home ground of Blackpool.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read D L W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Cardiff's recent form?

Cardiff's last five results read L W L D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Blackpool have won 1, Cardiff have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Cardiff City 0-0 Blackpool on 21 March 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Cardiff?

Yousef Salech leads Cardiff with 14 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackpool vs Cardiff?

Joshua Smith refereed Blackpool vs Cardiff, averaging 25.8 fouls and 5.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackpool vs Cardiff - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Mar 2026	League One	Cardiff City vs Blackpool	0-0
8 Nov 2025	League One	Blackpool vs Cardiff City	3-1
17 Dec 2022	Championship	Cardiff City vs Blackpool	1-1
19 Feb 2022	Championship	Cardiff City vs Blackpool	1-1
14 Aug 2021	Championship	Blackpool vs Cardiff City	0-2

Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff: match stats

Stat	Blackpool	Cardiff
Possession	62%	38%
Shots	13	13
Shots on target	4	5
Corners	4	3
Fouls	15	12
Yellow cards	2	1
Tackles	15	25
Passes	443	264

Blackpool vs Cardiff goals and red cards

Blackpool: J. Bowler 74'. Cardiff: C. Wickham 21', S. Kaba 37', J. Ralls 40'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	15 of 24
Shots	18.5	1 of 24
Shots on target	6.6	1 of 24
Fouls	10.4	17 of 24
Tackles	12	23 of 24
Passes	524.4	3 of 24
Corners	7.9	1 of 24

Cardiff player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Yousef Salech (5), Jack Moylan (4), Cian Ashford (2).
Assists: Ollie Tanner (2), Cian Ashford (2), Yousef Salech (2).
Shots: Jack Moylan (35), Yousef Salech (31), Ollie Tanner (20).
Fouls: Joel Colwill (14), Yousef Salech (13), Perry Ng (11).