League One 2026-2722nd10 pts from 13 games
RecordW2 D4 L7Goal difference -12
Relegation−2 pts to safetybehind Doncaster (20th)
Form
last 5 league games
xG per game1.43v1.58created v conceded
Next gameReading (H)Sat 7 Nov
Current formUnderperforming−1.5 pts v the chances · 5 games under SavageProjected finish18th53 pts (80%: 44–63)Relegation chance18%play-offs 0% · top 2 0%Next league gamePlymouth (A)W29% D24% L47% · lean lossGames leftW12 D8 L13expected from 33 · should win 4Pace from here1.31pts a game · v 0.77 so far
Every game · 2025-26 · Darren Ferguson
L Sat 2 Aug 2025
Cardiff2
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1Posh
League One AwayDarren Ferguson The match story ↓
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Too close to call (1.00 vs 1.48 xG), but Posh came off worse.

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The match story

Every shot, the xG race and the momentum, minute by minute. The graphics follow the story as you scroll — hover or tap a shot for its details.

Cardiff0 KO 0Posh
xG racePosh Cardiff
Momentum · Posh above the line

Kick-off

Cardiff v Posh

League One, away. Posh line up 4-2-3-1 under Darren Ferguson; Cardiff go 4-1-4-1.

0–15' · momentum

Cardiff on top

Cardiff had the upper hand in 11 of the 12 minutes where either side was on top.

Goal · 0–1

33' IHIONVIEN scores for Posh

Bradley Ihionvien scores from the penalty spot, a big chance (0.79 xG).

30–45' · momentum

Cardiff on top

Cardiff had the upper hand in 13 of the 15 minutes where either side was on top.

Half-time

Half-time: Cardiff 0–1 Posh

First-half xG: Posh 0.82, Cardiff 1.11. Shots: Posh 3, Cardiff 11.

Goal · 1–1

48' COLWILL scores for Cardiff

Rubin Colwill scores from a direct free kick, a 4% chance (0.04 xG).

Goal · 2–1

60' KPAKIO scores for Cardiff

Ronan Kpakio scores in open play, a 5% chance (0.05 xG). Assist: Ollie Tanner.

60–75' · momentum

Cardiff on top

Cardiff had the upper hand in 13 of the 13 minutes where either side was on top.

Full-time

Full-time: Cardiff 2–1 Posh

On paper: Too close to call (1.00 vs 1.48 xG), but Posh came off worse. Shots: Posh 7, Cardiff 17.

The numbers

Posh on the left, Cardiff on the right. The bar is the Posh share.

POSSESSION43%57%
xG1.001.48
xG ON TARGET0.920.74
SHOTS717
ON TARGET36
BIG CHANCES12
BOX TOUCHES1628
PASSES348469
CORNERS24
TACKLES1411
INTERCEPTIONS118
DUELS WON6345
COUNTER-ATTACK SHOTS01

Stand-out players

Posh's top performers by player rating, with the numbers behind them.

7.7Bradley Ihionvien
73 mins
  • 1 goal
  • 0.81 xG
  • 2 recoveries
6.9Harley Mills
90 mins
  • 7 recoveries
  • 3 tackles
  • 3 dribbles
6.6Declan Frith
73 mins
  • 2 recoveries
  • 2 clearances
6.5Abraham Odoh
89 mins
  • 5 recoveries
  • 2 tackles
6.5Carl Johnston
90 mins
  • 5 clearances
  • 3 interceptions
  • 3 recoveries
6.4Brandon Khela
90 mins
  • 2 tackles
  • 2 recoveries
  • 2 clearances

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