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Bristol City FC
Jason Halpin
Cardiff City FC
Graham Wilkes
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 5 | - (n) | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 8 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 13 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 2 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 16 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 16 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 4 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 17 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 6 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 8 |
| 18 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 9 |
| 18 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 10 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 10 |
| 19 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 11 |
| 19 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 12 |
| 20 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 13 |
| 20 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 14 |
| 21 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 14 |
| 21 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 22 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 7 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 22 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 8 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 22 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 26 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 15 |
| 26 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 16 |
| 28 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 17 |
| 28 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 2 | - | 17 |
| 32 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 2 | - | 18 |
| 32 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 2 | - | 18 |
| 34 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 12 | - | 2 | - | 18 |
| 36 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 2 | - | 19 |
| 36 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 19 |
| 37 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 13 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 37 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 14 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 39 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 39 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 5 | | | 16 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 4 | | | 18 | - | 3 | - | 19 |
| 48 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 18 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 48 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 49 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 50 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 50 | 20 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 4 | - | 20 |
| 51 | 4 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 4 | - | 21 |
| 51 | 26 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 22 | - | 4 | - | 21 |
| 52 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 4 | - | 21 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Bristol City FC finished 8th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
• Cardiff City FC finished 9th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
Bristol City FC
• Bristol City FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Martin Rodríguez (IV/6 Df) has made 50 appearances for Bristol City FC.
• Ulf Helander (IV/6 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Bristol City FC (currently at 73).
• Yahya Cheddira (II/13 Df) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Bristol City FC (currently at 49).
• Thomas Jacobs (II/8 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Bristol City FC (currently at 34).
• Isaac Juhlin (III/13 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Bristol City FC (currently at 34).
• Patrick LecLercq (I/11 Df) is set to make his 35th appearance for Bristol City FC (currently at 34).
Cardiff City FC
• Emil Jeppesen (III/13 Mf) is out with a knee injury suffered in match 14 against Preston North End FC.
• Jeong Yong (IV/5 Mf) has made 75 appearances for Cardiff City FC.
• Artur Zalewski (III/10 Mf) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Cardiff City FC (currently at 73).
Head To Head Meetings
• Bristol City FC and Cardiff City FC have met 47 times with 30 of those occurring in the League.
• Bristol City FC have won 22, lost 21 and drawn 4 of 47 matches against Cardiff City FC.
• Cardiff City FC haven't won a league match at Ashton Gate since season 20.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Bristol City FC | Position | Cardiff City FC |
| 15 | Goalkeeper | 15 |
| 13 ✓ | Sweeper | 12 |
| 45 ✓ | Defenders | 36 |
| 41 ✓ | Midfielders | 22 |
| 52 | Forwards | ✓ 55 |
| 26 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 10 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: BRI 2 – 1 CRD (BRI to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Bristol City FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:2 MF:0 FW:7
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Bristol City (FW:52) face Cardiff's stronger attack (FW:55), but Bristol's superior defensive unit (DF:45 vs DF:36) gives them the clear edge in holding firm.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Mislav Caleta-Car (FW, TL:16) — BRI | Fabrice Ndi (FW, TL:16) — CRD
🎯 VERDICT: Bristol City FC should take this home fixture 2-1. Their home advantage (+9), stronger defence (DF:45 vs DF:36), and dominant estimated attack count (26 vs 10) all point firmly in their favour, with Cardiff's relatively weak midfield (MF:22) leaving them exposed in transition. Mislav Caleta-Car is the player to watch — his top-level forward threat (TL:16) looks well-placed to exploit Cardiff's defensive vulnerabilities and prove the match-winner.
Match Notes
Halpin's attacking instincts against a Cardiff side still deciding what they are. Should be instructive, if not entirely comfortable viewing.
Olmec Head Marcus (Coventry City) 05/30 - 6:31 PM
Severnside Derby . Let there be blood
Graham (Cardiff City FC) 06/05 - 3:39 PM
This is an all-coach match.
Jason (Bristol City FC) 06/06 - 3:46 PM
We need a win here to boost our survival hopes.
Jason (Bristol City FC) 06/06 - 3:46 PM