The 2025/26 League One season is underway at the Cardiff City Stadium, with the home side Cardiff City facing off against Peterborough United. For the Bluebirds, this match marks the beginning of a new era under manager Brian Barry-Murphy and their first season back in the third tier. Peterborough, meanwhile, are looking to get off to a strong start against one of the favorites for promotion.
The match has started with a high tempo. Despite Cardiff dominating possession and creating several early chances, it is Peterborough United who have managed to find a breakthrough, taking an unexpected lead. The home side is now pressing hard for an equalizer as the first half draws to a close.
What Time Does Cardiff City vs. Peterborough United Kick-Off?
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Kick-off Time: 7:30 AM ET / 12:30 PM BST
Indian Time (IST): 5:00 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
Referee: N/A
Cardiff City vs. Peterborough United Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Cardiff City and Peterborough United have seen a mixed bag of results.
Cardiff City: 2 wins
Peterborough United: 3 wins
Draws: 0
Last Meeting: February 9, 2022: Cardiff City 4–0 Peterborough United (Championship)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Cardiff City
July 26, 2025: Notts County 2–2 Cardiff City (Club Friendly)
July 23, 2025: Queens Park Rangers 2–2 Cardiff City (Club Friendly)
July 18, 2025: Cardiff City 1–1 Cambridge United (Club Friendly)
July 12, 2025: Cardiff City 3–0 Southend United (Club Friendly)
July 9, 2025: Cardiff City 2–2 Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (Club Friendly)
Peterborough United
July 26, 2025: Grimsby Town 3–2 Peterborough United (Club Friendly)
July 25, 2025: Colchester United 2–2 Peterborough United (Club Friendly)
July 22, 2025: Milton Keynes Dons 1–2 Peterborough United (Club Friendly)
July 19, 2025: Boston United 0–1 Peterborough United (Club Friendly)
July 18, 2025: King’s Lynn Town 1–1 Peterborough United (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Cardiff City vs. Peterborough United on TV, Live Stream
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In the United States and United Kingdom, this match is available on Prime Video.
LIVE Match Updates
Halftime: Cardiff City 0 – 1 Peterborough United
33′ GOAL! Peterborough United takes the lead from the penalty spot! Ihionvien converts a penalty after a foul on Frith inside the box.
24′ Yellow Card for Cardiff’s Dylan Lawlor for a late tackle.
Early Stages: Cardiff City began the game strongly, dominating possession and creating the better of the early chances. Despite this pressure, they were unable to convert, with their best opportunities coming from a Rubin Colwill shot that went just wide and a header from Salech that was saved.
Posh Break Through: Against the run of play, Peterborough won a penalty following a tackle by Will Fish on Frith. Ihionvien calmly slotted the ball home to give the visitors a crucial lead.
Current Status: The first half has concluded with Peterborough United holding a narrow lead. Cardiff City will be looking to regroup during the halftime break and find a way back into the game in the second half.
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