Match Analysis: Swansea vs Cardiff
Swansea vs Cardiff ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Swansea beat Cardiff 2-0.
Goals: L. Cullen (Swansea, 34'), J. Lowe (Swansea, 90+6').
Swansea had 55% possession to Cardiff's 45%, with 20.00 shots to 11.00.
J. Lowe (Swansea) was the standout performer, rated 7.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Harry DarlingYellow Card
SwanseaYakou MéïtéYellow Card
CardiffJoe AllenYellow Card
SwanseaL. CullenK. Naughton
SwanseaOut: Y. MeïtéIn: C. O'Dowda
CardiffOut: D. TurnbullIn: R. Colwill
CardiffOut: K. NaughtonIn: J. Key
SwanseaOut: J. BowlerIn: O. Tanner
CardiffOut: J. PatersonIn: O. Cooper
SwanseaOut: J. AllenIn: J. Fulton
SwanseaOut: L. CullenIn: J. Lowe
SwanseaOut: M. SiopisIn: A. Ramsey
CardiffOut: J. Wilson-EsbrandIn: F. Diédhiou
CardiffOut: P. PłachetaIn: C. Patino
SwanseaJ. LoweO. Cooper
SwanseaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
SwanseaStatistic
Cardiff
55%
Possession
45%
20
Total Shots
11
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
5
7
Blocked Shots
4
11
Shots Inside Box
8
9
Shots Outside Box
3
10
Corners
5
3
Offsides
1
12
Fouls
11
2
Yellow Cards
1
408
Total Passes
344
322
Accurate Passes
242
2
Goalkeeper Saves
3
2.70
Expected Goals (xG)
0.67
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Swansea
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: L. Williams
Starting XI
- 6H. DarlingD
- 7J. AllenM
- 8M. GrimesM
- 12J. PatersonM
- 14J. TymonD
- 17P. PłachetaM
- 20L. CullenF
- 22C. RushworthG
- 23N. Wood-GordonD
- 26K. NaughtonD
- 35RonaldM
Cardiff
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: E. Bulut
Starting XI
- 1E. HorvathG
- 4D. GoutasD
- 6R. WintleM
- 12N. PhillipsD
- 14J. BowlerM
- 15D. TurnbullM
- 16K. Ahearne-GrantM
- 22Y. MeïtéF
- 23M. SiopisM
- 30J. Wilson-EsbrandD
- 38P. NgD
Substitutes (9)
- 2M. RomeoD
- 8J. RallsM
- 10A. RamseyM
- 11C. O'DowdaM
- 17J. CollinsD
- 20F. DiédhiouF
- 27R. ColwillM
- 32O. TannerF
- 41M. TurnerG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Swansea
J. Lowe
Rating 7.2 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Swansea
K. Naughton
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
3
Swansea
O. Cooper
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
4
Swansea
J. Paterson
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Swansea
L. Cullen
Rating 6.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
6
Cardiff
E. Horvath
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Swansea vs Cardiff match analysis
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