Match statistics snapshot
- Cardiff fired more attempts (20 vs 12 shots).
- Cardiff was more accurate in front of goal (25% on target vs 17%).
- Aston Villa held more of the ball (63% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 1Lead | Offsides | 2 |
| 13Lead | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 10Lead | Shots off target | 5 |
| Shots on target |
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| 2 |
| 7Lead | Shots outside the box | 5 |
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| 20Lead | Total shots | 12 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 37% | Ball possession | 63%Lead |
| 51% | Pass accuracy | 71%Lead |
| 127 | Accurate passes | 296Lead |
| 249 | Total passes | 417Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Corner kicks | 9Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 3Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 14Lead |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |