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How did Blackpool and Cardiff perform?

Blackpool and Cardiff Match Stats

Blackpool and Cardiff Lineups
Blackpool
3-5-2
Cardiff
4-2-3-1Blackpool and Cardiff Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 | Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 | Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 | Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 | Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 | Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 | Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 | Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 | Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 | Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 | Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Blackpool vs Cardiff Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-11-08
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Blackpool faced off against Cardiff at Bloomfield Road. The League One fixture, contested on November 08, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Blackpool were sitting in 19 place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 12 losses.
Cardiff, sitting in 1st with 52 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 16 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 1 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Blackpool have secured 1 wins.
However, Cardiff have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 1 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 1 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Blackpool
- Blackpool 1-2 Bradford City (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Blackpool 4-0 Rotherham (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Blackpool 1-0 Doncaster (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Wigan 0-2 Blackpool (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Blackpool 2-2 Lincoln (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Rotherham 0-3 Blackpool (League One, Dec 10, 2025)
Recent Matches of Cardiff
- Leyton Orient 1-1 Cardiff (League One, Jan 10, 2026)
- Cardiff 1-0 Wigan (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Wycombe 1-1 Cardiff (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Cardiff 2-1 Stevenage (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Cardiff 1-0 Exeter (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Lincoln 2-1 Cardiff (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Cardiff 4-3 Doncaster (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Stevenage 0-1 Cardiff (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Cardiff 3-2 Huddersfield (League One, Dec 06, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Blackpool vs Cardiff clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Bolton
Luton
Stevenage
Reading
Peterborough
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Wigan
Plymouth
Barnsley
Leyton Orient
Northampton
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Rotherham
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