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Reading vs Cardiff Match Page

Referee

M. Corlett

Kickoff

15:00 • GW 44

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Reading host Cardiff in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Reading have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 11.4 fouls over their last 10 outings. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Reading and Cardiff to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls20.9
Goal Potential~ 2.9 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

ReadingCardiff
Goals
1.0
2.0
Shots
26.0
11.0
Shots on Target
10.0
3.0
Fouls
26.0
11.0
Yellow Cards
0.0
1.0
Corners
10.0
4.0
Possession
44%
56%

Reading vs Cardiff Match Recap

Final result analysis for this League One encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Reading

1

Final Score

Cardiff

3

Overall Possession

Rea

37%

Car

63%

15Shots15
7Shots on Target9
6Fouls Committed11
7Corners9
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
2Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 6 fouls for Reading. Compared to their season average of 11.4, this performance was more disciplined than projected.

In the booking department, 3 yellows were shown to the home side.Cardiff recorded 4 cards, against a historical average of 1.8.

Referee Impact Recap

M. Corlett oversaw a match with 7 total cards. This met the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the League One.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 20.9 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Match Result Synchronized: 3:19:59 AM • 2025/26 Season Coverage Active.

0.60Goals For2.80
1.60Goals Conceded1.60
10.60Shots For18.20
2.40Shots On Target6.80
3.80Corners6.60
9.60Fouls Committed9.60
1.60Yellow Cards2.20

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
F. Burns
1.40
0.20
2
-
-
A. Ahmed
1.40
0.20
1
-
-
P. O'Connor
1.00
1.20
1
-
-
M. Jacob
0.40
0.60
1
-
-
K. Abrefa
0.40
0.40
1
-
-
D. Williams
0.60
0.60
0
-
-
J. Dorsett
0.40
1.00
0
-
-
A. Garcia
0.20
0.40
0
-
-
Joel Pereira
0.00
0.40
0
-
-
A. Yiadom
0.00
0.80
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
C. Savage
1.80
1.20
2
0.00
-
B. Elliott
1.80
1.00
1
0.00
-
R. Williams
0.40
1.20
0
0.00
-
L. Wing
0.40
1.00
0
0.00
-
R. Nyambe
0.80
0.40
0
0.00
-
H. Roberts
0.20
1.00
1
0.00
-
M. Ritchie
0.20
0.60
0
0.00
-
K. Doyle
0.00
0.40
0
0.20
-
L. Fraser
0.20
0.20
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
J. Marriott
1.20
2.00
0.80
0.00
-
D. Kyerewaa
0.60
1.40
0.40
0.00
-
P. Lane
0.40
1.00
0.00
0.20
-
K. Ehibhatiomhan
0.40
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
W. Keane
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
K. Young
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
Mark O’Mahony
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
Mamadi Camará
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
S. Patton
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
D. Lawlor
0.60
0.60
2
-
-
P. Ng
1.40
1.00
1
-
-
R. Kpakio
0.80
0.60
1
-
-
G. Osho
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
W. Fish
0.40
0.20
1
-
-
J. Bagan
0.60
0.20
0
-
-
C. Scanlon
0.40
1.00
0
-
-
C. Chambers
0.40
0.60
0
-
-
J. Daland
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
J. Alnwick
0.00
0.20
0
-
-
N. Trott
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
O. Kellyman
1.00
1.60
1
0.20
-
J. Colwill
0.60
1.40
1
0.00
-
A. Robertson
0.80
1.20
2
0.00
-
C. Willock
0.80
0.20
0
0.40
-
Cian Ashford
0.00
1.20
0
0.20
-
R. Colwill
0.40
0.40
0
0.40
-
O. Tanner
0.80
0.20
0
0.20
-
R. Wintle
0.20
0.40
2
0.40
-
D. Turnbull
1.00
0.00
1
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
Y. Salech
0.60
1.20
0.40
0.00
-
C. Robinson
0.40
1.20
0.20
0.40
-
K. Etete
0.60
1.00
0.00
0.20
-
I. Davies
0.40
0.60
0.40
0.20
-

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Head to Head

10 previous meetings

Reading 3W3D4W Cardiff
18 Oct 25
Cardiff2 - 1Reading
League One
31 Jul 24
Cardiff2 - 1Reading
Friendlies Clubs
17 Feb 23
Cardiff1 - 0Reading
Championship
6 Aug 22
Reading2 - 1Cardiff
Championship
9 Apr 22
Reading1 - 2Cardiff
Championship

Data-Led Match Summary

Reading come into this League One fixture averaging 9.8 shots, 11.4 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Cardiff are returning 21.4 shots, 9.5 fouls, and 1.8 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the League One fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for M. Corlett to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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