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Cardiff vs Newcastle

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff18 August 2018 at 12:30
00
Referee: Craig Pawson

Match Events

Cardiff
Newcastle
Kick Off
3′Matt Ritchie
30′Javier Manquillo
Half Time
46′
Javi ManquilloI. Hayden
65′
Ayoze PérezY. Muto
66′Isaac Hayden
70′
M. RitchieJacob Murphy
Víctor CamarasaB. Reid
76′
Josh MurphyN. Mendez-Laing
78′
Harry Arter80′
J. HoilettC. Paterson
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal1
12Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots5
7Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox2
14Fouls16
5Corner Kicks5
2Offsides0
51%Ball Possession49%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves0
314Total passes305
202Passes accurate182
64%Passes %60%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cardiff is —, compared to 6.40 for Newcastle. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cardiff's highest-rated starter is —, while Newcastle's best-rated player is J. Lascelles (6.40).

Defensive Solidity

Cardiff deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Newcastle's 4-man backline averaging 6.40. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cardiff field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Newcastle's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cardiff start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Newcastle averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Cardiff and 75% for Newcastle. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cardiff's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Newcastle average 32.0 (youngest: J. Lascelles (32), oldest: J. Lascelles (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cardiff's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 2 for Newcastle. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cardiff4-3-34-4-1-1Newcastle
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Etherid.5Manga22Bamba4Morrison3Bennett7Arter8Ralls11Murphy21Camarasa33Hoilett10Zohorè12Dúbravka2Clark6Lascell.3Dummett19Manquil.8Shelvey10Diamé11Ritchie15Kenedy21Joselu17Pérez

Substitutes

Coach: N. Warnock

Substitutes

Coach: Rafael Benítez

CardiffPosition StrengthNewcastle
Avg Rating
6.40
Defender (4 v 4)6.40
0G 0A0G 0A
Cardiff4-3-3
1GoalkeeperN. Etheridge
5DefenderB. Écuélé Manga
22DefenderS. Bamba
4DefenderS. Morrison
3DefenderJ. Bennett
7MidfielderH. Arter
8MidfielderJ. Ralls
21MidfielderVíctor Camarasa
11ForwardJosh Murphy
33ForwardJ. Hoilett
10ForwardK. Zohorè
Newcastle4-4-1-1
12GoalkeeperM. Dúbravka
2DefenderC. Clark
6DefenderJ. Lascelles6.4
3DefenderP. Dummett
19DefenderJavi Manquillo
8MidfielderJ. Shelvey
10MidfielderM. Diamé
11MidfielderM. Ritchie
15MidfielderKenedy
21ForwardJoselu
17ForwardAyoze Pérez

Match Summary

Cardiff and Newcastle drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Cardiff had 51% possession while Newcastle held 49%. Cardiff had 12 shots (1 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Newcastle. Cardiff made 3 substitutions, Newcastle made 3.

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Cardiff vs Newcastle Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Cardiff
1
wins
Drawn
0
Newcastle
5
wins
Total goals
17 · 2.8/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/6 · 83%

Recent Form

Cardiff

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Newcastle

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Match Prediction

Cardiff

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Newcastle

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Newcastle

0%Form0%
0%Attack100%
50%Defence50%
20%Head-to-head80%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cardiff

W 17D 13L 46
Over 2.553
Goals scored66

Away Record: Newcastle

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026