Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (35)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Preston… | D | Cardiff… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Preston North End and Cardiff City have met 35 times on record. Preston North End lead with 12 wins, Cardiff City have won 13 times and the two clubs have drawn 10 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 09 December 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Preston North End vs Cardiff City. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Preston North End and Cardiff City.
Across their recorded meetings, Preston North End have found the net 49 times against Cardiff City, while Cardiff City have scored 42 times in reply — a combined 91 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 08 April 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Preston North End versus Cardiff City clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Preston North End vs Cardiff City — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Preston North End and Cardiff City played each other?
Preston North End and Cardiff City have met 35 times on record, with the first meeting on 09 December 2003.
Who has won more, Preston North End or Cardiff City?
Cardiff City have the edge with 13 wins to Preston North End's 12, with 10 draws between them.
When do Preston North End and Cardiff City play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Preston North End play Cardiff City?
Their meetings produce 2.6 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 43% of them.
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