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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Cardiff host Northampton in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Cardiff have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 9.5 fouls over their last 10 outings. On the other side, Northampton are picking up cards at a high rate (2.1 per game), which could be a key factor in the cards market. Cardiff's offensive output is strong, averaging 6.5 shots on target, putting pressure on Northampton's defensive line. "

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

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls22.3
Goal Potential~ 2.8 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

CardiffNorthampton
Goals
3.0
1.0
Shots
10.0
16.0
Shots on Target
4.0
4.0
Fouls
10.0
10.0
Yellow Cards
2.0
0.0
Corners
2.0
6.0
Possession
48%
52%

Cardiff vs Northampton Match Recap

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

Cardiff

5

Final Score

Northampton

1

Overall Possession

Car

73%

Nor

27%

25Shots10
11Shots on Target5
12Fouls Committed8
3Corners2
0Tackles0
Discipline
1Offsides
0Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 12 fouls for Cardiff. Compared to their season average of 9.5, this performance was more aggressive than projected.

In the booking department, 1 yellows were shown to the home side.Northampton recorded 1 cards, against a historical average of 2.1.

Referee Impact Recap

E. Duckworth oversaw a match with 2 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the League One.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 22.3 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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2.80Goals For1.00
1.60Goals Conceded2.80
18.20Shots For10.00
6.80Shots On Target3.20
6.60Corners3.80
9.60Fouls Committed14.20
2.20Yellow Cards2.80

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
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
C. McCarthy
0.60
1.00
3
-
-
J. Thorniley
1.20
0.60
2
-
-
N. Guinness-Walker
1.00
1.40
1
-
-
E. Moore
0.80
0.40
1
-
-
J. Burroughs
0.40
0.40
1
-
-
J. Willis
0.20
0.40
1
-
-
J. Guthrie
0.20
0.20
1
-
-
R. Fitzsimons
0.00
0.80
1
-
-
M. Dyche
0.80
0.20
0
-
-
M. Forbes
0.60
1.60
0
-
-
L. Burge
0.20
0.60
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
J. Wormleighton
1.00
2.00
1
0.00
-
E. List
1.60
0.80
3
0.00
-
M. Jacobs
1.00
0.80
0
0.20
-
D. Campbell
1.20
0.60
1
0.00
-
T. Fornah
0.60
1.00
0
0.00
-
Jack Perkins
0.60
1.00
1
0.00
-
C. McGeehan
1.40
0.20
1
0.00
-
T. Taylor
0.60
0.80
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
S. Hoskins
0.80
1.60
0.20
0.00
-
E. Wheatley
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
-
J. Evans
0.20
0.40
0.20
0.00
-
K. Edwards
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
T. Eaves
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.20
-
K. Simon-Swyer
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-
J. Vale
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Cardiff come into this League One fixture averaging 21.4 shots, 9.5 fouls, and 1.8 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Northampton are returning 9.3 shots, 12.8 fouls, and 2.1 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 E. Duckworth to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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