Preston North End 2-2 Cardiff final score - 8 April 2025, Championship

Ball goes out of play for a Cardiff goal kick.

Ryan Porteous of Preston smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Yakou Meite levels the score at 2-2. Great play from Alex Robertson to set up the goal.

In Preston, Yakou Meite (Cardiff) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.

Cardiff have been awarded a corner by David Webb.

Goal kick for Cardiff at Deepdale.

Preston's Mads Frokjaer-Jensen gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Cardiff push upfield but David Webb quickly pulls them for offside.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Cardiff will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Preston.

At Deepdale, Will Fish has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Throw-in Cardiff.

David Webb awards the home team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.

In Preston a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Isaak Davies is on a sub for Cian Ashford for Cardiff.

Cardiff have a goal kick.

Preston are pushing forward but Stefan Teitur Thordarson's finish is wide of the goal.

David Webb signals a throw-in for Cardiff, close to Preston's area.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Preston.

Emil Riis (Preston) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

David Webb signals a free kick to Preston in their own half.

Cardiff's Alex Robertson has been booked in Preston.

Liam Lindsay is replacing Milutin Osmajic for Preston at Deepdale.

Free kick for Preston in their own half.

Free kick Cardiff.

David Webb signals a Cardiff throw-in in Preston's half.

Goal kick for Cardiff at Deepdale.

Preston are coming forward and Sam Greenwood gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Corner awarded to Cardiff.

Throw-in for Cardiff at Deepdale.

Throw-in for Preston in the half of Cardiff.

Preston move into a 2-1 lead through a Stefan Teitur Thordarson header. Mads Frokjaer-Jensen instrumental with a fine assist.

Emil Riis is replacing Will Keane for the home team.

Omer Riza is making the team's fourth substitution at Deepdale with Callum Robinson replacing Rubin Colwill.

Cardiff make their third substitution with Yakou Meite replacing Yousef Salech.

David Webb awards Cardiff a goal kick.

David Webb signals a free kick to Preston.

Cardiff awarded a free kick in their own half.

David Webb awards the away team a throw-in.

The home team have replaced Andrew Hughes with Sam Greenwood. This is the first substitution made today by Paul Heckingbottom.

The away team has substituted Andy Rinomhota with Alex Robertson. Omer Riza is thus making his second change.

Ball goes out of play for a Cardiff goal kick.

Milutin Osmajic for Preston drives towards goal at Deepdale. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Cardiff have been awarded a corner by David Webb.

Cardiff's Calum Chambers is on target but unsuccessful.

Cardiff awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Cardiff.

Free kick in a good position for Preston!

Ball goes out of play for a Preston goal kick.

Cian Ashford for Cardiff gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Preston have a goal kick.

Cardiff’s Andy Rinomhota is on his feet again at Deepdale.

David Webb signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Preston to check on Andy Rinomhota, who is grimacing with pain.

Preston awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Preston.

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

Cardiff are coming forward and Rubin Colwill gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in for Preston at Deepdale.

William Alves is on target to level the scores at 1-1. Yousef Salech with an assist there.

Throw-in for Cardiff in their own half.

Free kick for Preston in the half of Cardiff.

Cardiff's Rubin Colwill gets in a shot on goal at Deepdale. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Preston to take a throw-in in Cardiff territory.

Throw-in for Preston in the half of Cardiff.

Throw-in for Cardiff in their own half.

Robbie Brady gets his shot on target but fails to score for Preston.

Preston have been awarded a corner by David Webb.

David Webb awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in Preston.

Omer Riza (Cardiff) is making a first substitution, with William Alves replacing Dimitris Goutas.

The first-half has come to a close in Preston.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Cardiff close to the penalty box.

Free kick Cardiff.

David Webb signals a Cardiff throw-in in Preston's half.

Cardiff awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Cardiff at Deepdale.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Preston.

Cardiff's Cian Ashford misses with an attempt on goal.

At Deepdale, Preston are penalized for being offside.

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

David Webb awards Cardiff a goal kick.

Goal kick for Preston at Deepdale.

Cardiff's Yousef Salech attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Cardiff.

In Preston Cardiff drive forward through Rubin Colwill. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Preston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Cardiff in the half of Preston.

Ball goes out of play for a Cardiff goal kick.

Preston are pushing forward but Milutin Osmajic's finish is wide of the goal.

David Webb signals a free kick to Preston.

Ball safe as Preston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Cardiff.

Throw-in for Cardiff in their own half.

David Webb signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Preston have been awarded a corner by David Webb.

Throw-in high up the field for Cardiff in Preston.

David Webb awards the away team a throw-in.

David Webb signals a free kick to Cardiff just outside Preston's area.

David Webb signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Corner awarded to Preston.

Corner awarded to Cardiff.

Preston needs to be cautious. Cardiff have an attacking throw-in.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Milutin Osmajic.

Free kick for Preston in their own half.

Cardiff have been awarded a corner by David Webb.

Cardiff have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Cardiff capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Preston's half?

Cardiff have a dangerous throw-in.

David Webb awards Cardiff a goal kick.

Can Preston capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cardiff's half?

It's a goal kick for the away team in Preston.

Kaine Hayden of Preston gets in a strike, but is off target.

Preston needs to be cautious. Cardiff have an attacking throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

In Preston a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Cardiff at Deepdale.

David Webb awards the home team a throw-in.

Will Keane for the home team is judged to be offside.

Can Cardiff get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Preston's half?

Throw-in for Preston in their own half.

Throw-in for Preston at Deepdale.

Throw-in high up the field for Cardiff in Preston.

Preston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

David Webb signals a throw-in for Cardiff, close to Preston's area.

Preston awarded a free kick in their own half.

Cardiff have a goal kick.

Ball safe as Cardiff is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Cardiff.

Throw-in for Preston close to the penalty box.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

Preston North End has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Preston North End have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

A year ago, Preston North End were number 9 in the table with 59 points. Now they are number 14 with 47 points.

Preston North End scores 1.09 goals when playing at home and Cardiff City scores 1.21 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Preston North End and Cardiff City is 0.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Preston North End and Cardiff City is 1.8.

Preston North End scores 1.4 goals in a match against Cardiff City and Cardiff City scores 0.4 goals against Preston North End (on average).

Cardiff City have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Preston North End.

Preston North End have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Cardiff City.

In the last 5 meetings Preston North End won 3, Cardiff City won 1, 1 draws.

Preston North End have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Cardiff City (in all competitions).

Preston North End's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Cardiff City's.

In Championship, Preston North End has better performance than Cardiff City.

When Cardiff City is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Preston North End is down 0-1 home, they win 8% of their matches.

When Cardiff City leads 0-1 away, they win in 58% of their matches.

When Preston North End leads 1-0 at home, they win in 81% of their matches.

On their last meeting Preston North End won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Preston North End.

Preston North End wins 28% of halftimes, Cardiff City wins 19%.

Preston North End wins 1st half in 28% of their matches, Cardiff City in 19% of their matches.

Cardiff City have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Cardiff City have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

A year ago, Cardiff City were number 11 in the table with 53 points. Now they are number 22 with 40 points.

Ben Whiteman has more yellow cards (10) than any other player at Preston North End. Perry Ng has collected 9 for Cardiff City.

Emil Riis is Preston North End's top scorer with 10 goals. Callum Robinson has scored 12 times for Cardiff City.

Cardiff City's away record this season: 2-9-8.

Preston North End's home record this season: 7-10-2.

Cardiff City haven't scored in 5 of their 19 away matches in Championship this season.

Preston North End haven't scored in 5 of their 19 home matches in Championship this season.

Did you know that Cardiff City scores 19% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Preston North End scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Last season's matches: 1-2 (Preston North End at home) and 0-2 (Cardiff City at home).

During the last 34 meetings, Preston North End have won 12 times, there have been 10 draws while Cardiff City have won 12 times. The goal difference is 46-38 in favour of Preston North End.

During the last 16 meetings with Preston North End playing at home, Preston North End have won 8 times, there have been 2 draws while Cardiff City have won 6 times. The goal difference is 30-15 in favour of Preston North End.

The most common result of matches between Preston North End and Cardiff City when Preston North End is playing at home is 3-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.