Cardiff vs Watford

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 21:45Cardiff City Stadium, CardiffJohn Busby, England

Summary

Match report

Cardiff beat Watford 5-1 in the EFL Championship (Matchday 10). Cardiff led 4-0 at half-time.

Cardiff’s goals came from J. Moylan in the 11th and 35th minutes (one a penalty), M. Pollock (own goal) in the 41st minute, O. Tanner in the 45th minute and C. Robinson in the 85th minute. Watford’s goal came from H. Kyprianou in the 87th minute. J. Moylan was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.3).

Player of the match

J. Moylan

Cardiff69'2Rating 8.3

Key stats

All stats

58%Possession42%

3.67Expected goals (xG)1.46
22Total shots14
10Shots on target4
6Corners1
1Yellow cards4

Live commentary

Full-time: Cardiff beat Watford 5-1. In numbers: possession Cardiff 58%, Watford 42%; shots 22 (10 on target) to 14 (4 on target)
90+5'
Yellow card: Hector Kyprianou (Watford) for dissent
87'
Goal! H. Kyprianou pulls one back for Watford (1-5) after a pass from I. Bravo
86'
Booking: Perry Ng (Cardiff) for dissent
86'
Booking: Amin Nabizada (Watford) for dissent
85'
Goal! C. Robinson extends Cardiff's lead (5-0), assisted by D. Turnbull
82'
Double substitution, Cardiff: J. Bagan comes on for I. Davies, O. Tanner on for C. Robinson
73'
Booking: Edo Kayembe (Watford) for a foul
69'
Double substitution, Cardiff: C. Scanlon makes way for C. Willock, J. Moylan on for D. Turnbull
69'
Substitution, Watford: O. Maamma comes on for K. Diatta
67'
Substitution, Watford: I. Bravo makes way for M. Payero
65'
Penalty missed! Chris Willock misses a penalty for Cardiff
56'
Triple substitution, Watford: J. Zemura replaces M. Bola, M. Boadu on for M. Doumbia, S. Mavididi on for A. Nabizada
The second half is under way
Half-time: Cardiff lead 4-0
45'
Goal! O. Tanner extends Cardiff's lead (4-0), set up by P. Ng
41'
Own goal! M. Pollock (Watford) turns the ball into his own net, and Cardiff extend their lead (3-0)
35'
Goal! J. Moylan makes it two for Cardiff (2-0) after a pass from C. Ashford – his second of the match
29'
Substitution, Cardiff: W. Fish makes way for D. Lawlor
11'
Penalty goal! J. Moylan converts from the spot and gives Cardiff the lead (1-0)
9'
Yellow card: Martín Payero (Watford)
Kick-off! Cardiff vs Watford is under way. Cardiff line up in a 4-1-4-1, Watford in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

CardiffCoach: Brian Barry-MurphyAverage rating 7.24-1-4-1

Cardiff – Starting XI (4-1-4-1)

1N. TrottGoalkeeper – Rating 7.2
38P. NgDefender – Captain, Rating 7.3, Assist, Yellow card 86'
48D. LawlorDefender – Rating 7.5, On 29'
4G. OshoDefender – Rating 7.3
3J. BaganDefender – Rating 7.3, On 82'
18A. RobertsonMidfielder – Rating 7.3
11O. TannerMidfielder – Rating 7.9, Goal 45', On 82'
45C. AshfordMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Assist
27J. ColwillMidfielder – Rating 6.7
16C. WillockMidfielder – Rating 7.5, On 69'
8J. MoylanForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.3, Goal 35', Penalty goal 11', On 69'