Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Cardiff City (2nd, 91 pts) held a 24-point advantage over Huddersfield Town (9th, 67 pts). Cardiff City ranked just 6th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Huddersfield Town ran at 1.61 scored and 1.39 conceded, Cardiff City at 1.96 and 1.09.
22 meetings are on record — 3 won by Huddersfield Town, 14 by Cardiff City, 5 drawn, at 2.59 goals per meeting.
The venue was The John Smith's Stadium, with room for 24,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Huddersfield Town led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Huddersfield Town: Ryan Ledson (27') · Cardiff City: Yousef Salech (90')
Key stats
Possession: Huddersfield Town 29% · Cardiff City 71% · Total shots: 19-16 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 4-7