Match statistics snapshot
- Cardiff fired more attempts (11 vs 9 shots).
- Preston held more of the ball (60% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offsides | 0Lead |
| 8Lead | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 5Lead | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4Lead | Shots on target |
| 3 |
| 3 | Shots outside the box | 4Lead |
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| 11Lead | Total shots | 9 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Ball possession | 60%Lead |
| 62% | Pass accuracy | 76%Lead |
| 187 | Accurate passes | 338Lead |
| 300 | Total passes | 444Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 9Lead | Corner kicks | 3 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3Lead |
| 3Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 2 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Cardiff | Statistic | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 11Lead | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |