Match Report
Bristol City U21 beat Cardiff City U21 3-1 at home in the Professional Development League, Regular Season. Before the match, Bristol City U21 were 14th in the Professional Development League table with Cardiff City U21 in 9th. Head-to-head (2023–2026): 7 matches, 1 win for Bristol City U21, 5 for Cardiff City U21, 1 drawn. Bristol City U21 had scored 45 goals this season (1.6 per game), Cardiff City U21 had 48 (1.7 per game). Bristol City U21's goals came from M. Thelwell (7'), Luke Skinner (50'), Jed Meerholz (73'); Cardiff City U21 scored through Charlie O'Brien (44'). Match stats: possession 50%-50%, shots 6-8, on target 5-2, corners 5-4. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
The matchup in the Professional Development League brings together Bristol City U21 and Cardiff City U21 at Robins High Performance Centre.
Cardiff City U21 arrive 9th with 40 points; the hosts, Bristol City U21, are 14th with 35.
1 of their 7 previous meetings since 2023 finished level, while Bristol City U21 claimed 1 and Cardiff City U21 5.
The match finished 3-1, with Bristol City U21 taking the points.
Goal scorers
Bristol City U21: M. Thelwell (7'), Luke Skinner (50'), Jed Meerholz (73') · Cardiff City U21: Charlie O'Brien (44')
Key stats
Possession: Bristol City U21 50% · Cardiff City U21 50% · Total shots: 6-8 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 5-4