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Cardiff vs Chelsea

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CardiffCardiff
1|3
League CupLeague Cup
Cardiff City Stadium • CardiffTuesday, December 16, 2025 @ 20:00Full Time
ChelseaChelsea

Match Livescore

Full Time: 1 - 3

Isaak Davies

Yellow Card

16'

Calum Chambers

Yellow Card

27'
45'

Moisés Caicedo

Yellow Card

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46'

T. George (in)

A. Garnacho (out)

⇄
46'

M. Guiu (in)

Joao Pedro (out)

I. Davies (in)

C. Willock (out)

56'
⇄

C. Robinson (in)

Y. Salech (out)

56'
⇄
G
57'

A. Garnacho

Goal (Assist: F. Buonanotte)

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66'

F. Buonanotte (in)

M. Gusto (out)

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66'

J. Gittens (in)

P. Neto (out)

D. Turnbull

Goal (Assist: P. Ng)

75'
G

J. Colwill (in)

A. Robertson (out)

80'
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G
82'

P. Neto

Goal (Assist: Andrey Santos)

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84'

J. Acheampong (in)

T. Chalobah (out)

P. Ng (in)

W. Fish (out)

90'
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G
90'

A. Garnacho

Goal (Assist: Joao Pedro)

Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

No recent H2H meetings recorded.

Cardiff • Last 6 Matches

No recent matches available.

Chelsea • Last 6 Matches

No recent matches available.

Lineups & Coaches

Cardiff

Cardiff

Formation: 4-1-4-1

HOME
Brian Barry-MurphyBrian Barry-Murphy• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 13
    N. TrottGoalkeeper
    1:1
  • 38
    P. NgDefender
    2:4
  • 48
    D. LawlorDefender
    2:3
  • 12
    C. ChambersDefender
    2:2
  • 3
    J. BaganDefender
    2:1
  • 6
    R. WintleMidfielder
    3:1
  • 45
    C. AshfordMidfielder
    4:4
  • 27
    J. ColwillMidfielder
    4:3
  • 14
    D. TurnbullMidfielder
    4:2
  • 39
    I. DaviesMidfielder
    4:1
  • 47
    C. RobinsonForward
    5:1

Substitutes

  • 41
    M. TurnerGoalkeeper
  • 49
    L. GilesDefender
  • 2
    W. FishDefender
  • 28
    D. MaficoMidfielder
  • 18
    A. RobertsonMidfielder
  • 31
    A. DonczewForward
  • 29
    T. NyakuhwaForward
  • 16
    C. WillockMidfielder
  • 22
    Y. SalechForward
Chelsea

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

AWAY
Enzo MarescaEnzo Maresca• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 12
    F. JorgensenGoalkeeper
    1:1
  • 34
    J. AcheampongDefender
    2:4
  • 4
    T. AdarabioyoDefender
    2:3
  • 5
    B. BadiashileDefender
    2:2
  • 21
    J. HatoDefender
    2:1
  • 17
    Andrey SantosMidfielder
    3:2
  • 25
    M. CaicedoMidfielder
    3:1
  • 32
    T. GeorgeMidfielder
    4:3
  • 40
    F. BuonanotteMidfielder
    4:2
  • 11
    J. GittensMidfielder
    4:1
  • 38
    M. GuiuForward
    5:1

Substitutes

  • 1
    R. SanchezGoalkeeper
  • 23
    T. ChalobahDefender
  • 29
    W. FofanaDefender
  • 27
    M. GustoDefender
  • 24
    R. JamesDefender
  • 8
    E. FernandezMidfielder
  • 49
    A. GarnachoForward
  • 7
    P. NetoForward
  • 20
    Joao PedroForward

Injuries & Suspensions

CardiffCardiff
No major absentees reported.
ChelseaChelsea
No major absentees reported.

Quick Match Facts

  • When is Cardiff vs Chelsea?
    The match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 20:00 at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Current status: Match Finished.
  • What are the expected formations?
    Cardiff are set up in a 4-1-4-1 shape, while Chelsea are expected to use 4-2-3-1.
  • Who is the match referee?
    Tony Harrington, England will take charge of this game.
  • What is at stake in this fixture?
    This match is part of Quarter-finals of the competition.
  • Who is currently better placed in the league?
    League ranking information is not available.