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ChampionshipSat 17 Oct 2026
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

3rd
D
D
W
W
D
2-2
Full time
Cardiff

Cardiff

19th
D
W
L
W
L
T. Nield2.622.4 fouls

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MiddlesbroughMID49%
Draw23%
CardiffCDF28%
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Match overview

57%Ball possession43%
36Total shots7
12Shots on target3
4Big chances3
1Goalkeeper saves8
492Total passes380
9Fouls committed10
11Corners4

Attack

36Total shots7
12Shots on target3
13Shots blocked1
23Shots inside box5
13Shots outside box2
0Hit woodwork0
11Corners4
3Offsides4

Passes

492Total passes380
410Accurate passes307
17Throw-ins17
25Key passes7
50Long passes62
27Crosses8

Defense

20Total tackles17
16Tackles won9
1Blocked shots15
5Interceptions11
1Goalkeeper saves8
4Goal kicks15

Duels

18Dribble attempts16
9Successful dribbles7
17Successful headers10

Discipline

9Fouls committed10
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
10Free kicks9
0Penalties0

Head to head

Key events

MIDMiddlesbroughCardiffCDF
    • FT2-2· 4 min added
    • J. SarmientoOut: N. Borges89'
    • 88'J. MoylanFoul
    • 83'G. OshoFoul
    • 79'I. DaviesOut: O. Tanner
    • M. Peart-HarrisOut: R. McGree79'
    • M. ArfstenOut: A. Cozier-Duberry74'
    • 73'C. ScanlonOut: R. Kpakio
    • 63'W. FishOut: C. Willock
    • W. Lankshear2-2Assist: A. Cozier-Duberry61'
    • T. Conway1-2Assist: C. Brittain58'
    • S. BerhalterOut: L. Ayling46'
    • W. LankshearOut: K. Joseph46'
    • 46'D. TurnbullOut: J. Colwill
    • HT0-2· 1 min added
    • 45+1O. Tanner0-2Assist: J. Moylan
    • 25'J. BaganFoul
    • 22'J. Moylan0-1Assist: O. Tanner
    • 19'B. Barry-MurphyArgument
  • Kick off

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff FAQ

Who is the referee for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?
Tom Nield is the referee for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff on 17 October.
How many cards does Tom Nield average per game?
Tom Nield averages 2.80 cards per game (2.60 yellow, 0.20 red) across 5 matches in Championship 26/27.