Cardiff City vs Cheltenham Town — Pass Map

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Cardiff City 3 – 0 Cheltenham Town

Carabao Cup · 26 Aug 2025

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Chambers anchors possession from deep

C. Chambers completed 54 passes at 80.6% accuracy while making 73 touches, controlling Cardiff's build-up play. His distribution from defense provided the platform for any attacking moves the team could construct.

Saleh threads creative passes despite low xA

Y. Saleh created 3 key passes despite generating 0.0 expected assists, showing occasional invention in the final third. His chances didn't yield high-quality opportunities, but his willingness to unlock defenses gave Cardiff attacking ambition.

Turner dominates Cardiff's defensive shell

M. Turner made 14 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances, anchoring Cardiff's backline. His constant defensive interventions kept the team compact and limited opposition space throughout the match.

Colwill energizes attack from the bench

R. Colwill delivered 3 key passes in just 45 minutes as a substitute, proving immediately impactful. His rapid involvement in midfield showed Cardiff's attacking intent shifted after bringing him on.