Cardiff 2-1 Peterborough
Updated
Cardiff won: Cardiff 2-1 Peterborough in the League One (Round 1) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd). Cardiff goals: Rubin Colwill 48', Ronan Kpakio 60'. Peterborough goals: Bradley Ihionvien 33' (pen). Expected goals: 1.48-1.00. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Ollie Tanner (8.5).
Match report
Cardiff beat Peterborough 2-1
Cardiff came from behind to beat Peterborough 2-1 at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday 2 August in the League One.
Bradley Ihionvien put Peterborough ahead from the penalty spot on 33' (0-1), Rubin Colwill levelled for Cardiff on 48' (1-1) and Ronan Kpakio restored Cardiff's lead on 60' (2-1).
Cardiff had 57% of the ball, shots were 17-7 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.48-1.00.
Ollie Tanner (Cardiff City) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 19,615. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Cardiff | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.48 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 388 (83%) | 265 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Cardiff (4-1-4-1): Matthew Turner, Ronan Kpakio, Dylan Lawlor, William Fish, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Joel Colwill, Cian Ashford, Yousef Salech
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Nicholas Bilokapic, Carl Johnston, David Okagbue, Oscar Wallin, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Brandon Khela, Declan Frith, Donay O'Brien-Brady, Abraham Odoh, Bradley Ihionvien
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff)
- 33' · Goal · Bradley Ihionvien (Peterborough)
- 48' · Goal · Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)
- 53' · Yellow card · Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)
- 60' · Goal · Ronan Kpakio (Cardiff)
- 64' · Substitution · Jesper Daland for Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff)
- 67' · Yellow card · Joel Bagan (Cardiff)
- 73' · Substitution · Gustav Lindgren for Bradley Ihionvien (Peterborough)
- 73' · Substitution · Ryan De Havilland for Donay O'Brien-Brady (Peterborough)
- 73' · Substitution · Cian Hayes for Declan Frith (Peterborough)
- 74' · Substitution · George Nevett for Oscar Wallin (Peterborough)
- 77' · Substitution · Callum Robinson for Yousef Salech (Cardiff)
- 77' · Substitution · Chris Willock for Cian Ashford (Cardiff)
- 85' · Yellow card · Harley Mills (Peterborough)
- 89' · Substitution · Kyrell Lisbie for Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Isaak Davies for Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Eli King for Joel Colwill (Cardiff)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Cardiff 5, draws 5, Peterborough 10.
Questions
Who won Cardiff vs Peterborough?
Cardiff won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 2 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cardiff vs Peterborough?
Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Peterborough?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Cardiff 5 wins, 5 draws, Peterborough 10 wins (goals 31-33).