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Cardiff City 3:2 Swindon Town — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Cardiff City came from behind to beat Swindon Town 3-2 in the EFL Cup first round. Yousef Salech scored twice to turn the game around after Gabriel Osho had given the visitors a ninth-minute lead, and Jack Moylan's 77th-minute goal sealed the win.
Swindon led through Osho's ninth-minute goal, but Salech equalised in the 29th minute and then put Cardiff in front in the 43rd, with Cian Ashford credited with the assist. Paul Glatzel brought Swindon level again in the 62nd minute from Joseph Hungbo's assist, only for Jack Moylan to score the winner in the 77th minute, assisted by Salech. Swindon ended the match with 10 men after James Debayo was sent off in the 90th minute, six minutes after being booked.
Cardiff had the better of the stats, holding 61% possession, racking up 14 shots to Swindon's 12 and four on target to one. That control told in the end, with Salech's two goals and an assist proving the difference.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Cardiff City vs Swindon Town?

Cardiff City 3-2 Swindon Town (EFL Cup, Round 1).

Who scored?

Gabriel Osho (9') for Swindon Town; Yousef Salech (29') for Cardiff City; Yousef Salech (43', assist Cian Ashford) for Cardiff City; Paul Glatzel (62', assist Joseph Hungbo) for Swindon Town; Jack Moylan (77', assist Yousef Salech) for Cardiff City.

Was Cardiff City's win deserved?

Yes — Cardiff City were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Cardiff City vs Swindon Town?

Yes — sent off: James Debayo (Swindon Town, 90').

Head to Head meetings Cardiff City - Swindon Town

  • Matches3
  • The biggest draw0
  • The most effective match4-2
Cardiff City logo

Cardiff City

Swindon Town logo

Swindon Town

  • 3

    Victories

  • 0

    Draws

  • 0

    Victories

Victories

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3

0

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Scored goals

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9

5

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Average per game

Home team logo

3

1.67

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The biggest victory

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4-2

0

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Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Swindon Town

Swindon Town

Cardiff City - Swindon Town Best statistical picks

  • Recent form favours 2 to win

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5

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