Reading vs Cardiff City Head to Head
Head-to-head record: 35 meetings. Reading: 10 wins. Cardiff City: 11 wins. Draws: 14. Total goals: 92. Average 2.6 goals per game. Both teams scored in 69% of matches. Over 2.5 goals in 54%.
Head-to-Head Record (35 matches)
Reading 10 wins – 14 draws – Cardiff City 11 wins.
Reading vs Cardiff City Head to Head Overall
Avg Goals Per Match: 2.6. Total Goals H2H: 48 – 44. Both Teams Scored: 69%. Over 2.5 Goals: 54%.
Total / Total Score / Total Matches
| Competition | Reading (W) | Cardiff City (W) | Draws | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 | 11 | 14 | 35 |
| Total Score | 48 | 44 | — | 92 |
| Championship (England) | 9 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| FA Cup (England) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| League One | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| League One (England) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Club Friendlies 3 (World) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reading vs Cardiff City Head to Head Recent Meetings
| Competition | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|
| League One | 2026-04-18 14:00:00 | Reading 1-3 Cardiff City |
| League One (England) | 2025-10-18 14:00:00 | Cardiff City 2-1 Reading |
| Club Friendlies 3 (World) | 2024-07-31 18:30:00 | Cardiff City 2-1 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2023-02-17 20:00:00 | Cardiff City 1-0 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2022-08-06 14:00:00 | Reading 2-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2022-04-09 14:00:00 | Reading 1-2 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2021-10-02 14:00:00 | Cardiff City 0-1 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2021-04-16 17:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2020-09-26 14:00:00 | Cardiff City 1-2 Reading |
| FA Cup (England) | 2020-02-04 19:45:00 | Cardiff City 2-2 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2020-01-31 19:45:00 | Cardiff City 1-1 Reading |
| FA Cup (England) | 2020-01-25 15:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2019-08-18 11:00:00 | Reading 3-0 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2018-05-06 11:30:00 | Cardiff City 0-0 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2017-12-11 20:00:00 | Reading 2-2 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2017-01-28 15:00:00 | Reading 2-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2016-08-27 14:00:00 | Cardiff City 0-1 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2016-03-19 15:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2015-11-07 15:00:00 | Cardiff City 2-0 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2015-04-04 14:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| FA Cup (England) | 2015-01-24 15:00:00 | Cardiff City 1-2 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2014-11-21 19:45:00 | Cardiff City 2-1 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2012-01-02 15:00:00 | Cardiff City 3-1 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2011-11-19 15:00:00 | Reading 1-2 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2011-05-17 18:45:00 | Cardiff City 0-3 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2011-05-13 18:45:00 | Reading 0-0 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2011-02-01 19:45:00 | Cardiff City 2-2 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2010-11-10 20:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2010-04-10 14:00:00 | Cardiff City 0-0 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2009-09-16 19:00:00 | Reading 0-1 Cardiff City |
| FA Cup (England) | 2009-01-03 15:00:00 | Cardiff City 2-0 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2008-12-26 15:00:00 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff City |
| Championship (England) | 2008-11-25 19:45:00 | Cardiff City 2-2 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2006-04-07 22:00:00 | Cardiff City 2-5 Reading |
| Championship (England) | 2006-01-01 23:00:00 | Reading 5-1 Cardiff City |
Last 5 fixtures
Reading Last 5 fixtures
- 2026-10-24 W 2-1 vs Barnsley
- 2026-10-21 W 1-0 vs Leyton Orient
- 2026-10-17 L 0-1 vs Wigan
- 2026-10-13 L 0-2 vs Chelsea U21
- 2026-10-10 W 5-1 vs Milton Keynes Dons
Cardiff City Last 5 fixtures
- 2026-10-24 W 1-0 vs Birmingham
- 2026-10-17 D 2-2 vs Middlesbrough
- 2026-10-13 W 5-1 vs Watford
- 2026-10-10 L 1-2 vs Blackburn
- 2026-09-19 W 3-1 vs Charlton
Upcoming 5 fixtures
Reading Upcoming 5 fixtures
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 12:30 PM – Plymouth vs Reading
- Wed, Nov 4, 2026 07:45 PM – Oxford United vs Reading
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 08:00 PM – Peterborough vs Reading
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 02:30 PM – Saudi Arabia vs South Korea
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 03:00 PM – Stockport County vs Reading
Cardiff City Upcoming 5 fixtures
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 03:00 PM – Millwall vs Derby
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 03:00 PM – Wolves vs Cardiff
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026 07:45 PM – Derby vs Norwich
- Wed, Nov 4, 2026 07:45 PM – Cardiff vs West Ham
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 08:00 PM – Derby vs Bolton
Reading vs Cardiff City Head to Head Record Statistics
Reading and Cardiff City have faced each other 35 times in competitive matches since 2006. In those meetings Reading have come out on top 10 times (scoring 48 goals overall, 1.3 points per game), while Cardiff City have 11 wins (44 goals, 1.3 PPG); 14 games ended level. In past Reading vs Cardiff City clashes, over 2.5 goals was recorded in 54% of fixtures.
Over their most recent five fixtures, Reading have picked up 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match; over 2.5 goals was hit in 40% of those games.
Over their most recent five fixtures, Cardiff City have picked up 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match; over 2.5 goals was hit in 80% of those games.
This page brings together the full head-to-head history of Reading and Cardiff City, with results and key numbers from league and cup games. Use the tables and stats above to see how the two sides stack up and to check wins, defeats and goal trends before they meet again.
The form, goals and results shown here give you a clear view of how Reading and Cardiff City have fared in recent meetings and in their latest matches. Use this comparison to gauge both teams’ strength and style before the next Reading vs Cardiff City fixture.
