History of the Cardiff City v Southampton fixture
Southampton pack their bags to visit Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saints will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 13 and win only 4 of the 21 games.
The previous match played between the two at Cardiff City Stadium was more than three years back, in August 2008, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | Sat 28 Feb | Southampton | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 09 Aug | Cardiff City | 2-1 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Mar | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 21 Oct | Southampton | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 13 Mar | Southampton | 2 - 2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 17 Oct | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 01 Apr | Southampton | 3 - 2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cardiff City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 9 conceded.
The Saints have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Saints pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.
Cardiff City's total of 13 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 8 games giving them a return of 19 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 10 |
| Southampton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Saints out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Cardiff City. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 3 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Southampton | 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here