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Championship Matchweek 21
Cardiff crestCardiffDWLDW
15:00
Saturday 12 December 2026 · UK time
Southampton crestSouthamptonDWWDL
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Cardiff host Southampton in Championship Matchweek 21 on Saturday 12 December 2026, 15:00 (UK time) at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Cardiff sit 14th with 18 points from 15 matches, 6 points behind of 7th-placed Southampton.

Cardiff are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Southampton are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Cardiff a 50% chance of victory, Southampton 28% and the draw 22%. It makes Cardiff the favourites, with expected goals of 1.93 against 1.38.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Cardiff vs Southampton?

Kick-off is Saturday 12 December 2026, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Cardiff vs Southampton played?

The match is played at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Who is predicted to win Cardiff vs Southampton?

Our Poisson data model rates Cardiff at 50%, the draw at 22% and Southampton at 28%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.