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11/08/2026, Kirklees Stadium, Huddersfield, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Huddersfield Vs Cardiff

Huddersfield play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Minarik (GK) , K McBane (CB) , J Hier (CB) , B McGinnis (CB) , D Nash (RB) , C McNiven (LB) , S Bon (CDM) , R Budnik (CAM) , H Matejek (RM) , N Dee (LM) , M Ingram (ST) And the subs are: D Payne (CB) , B Keenor (CB) , S Maduabuchi (CM) , W Esin (CM) , R Brunton (ST)

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Dolan (GK) , P Cassidy (CB) , J Fidler (CB) , G Carey (CB) , H Banks (RB) , M Tighe (LB) , I Cook (CDM) , I Lane (CAM) , C Pryce (RM) , H Huggett (LM) , A Meyrick (ST) And the subs are: S Allen (CB) , A Llandinam (CB) , F Davies (CM) , J Llandinam (CM) , M Yates (ST)
Welcome to Kirklees Stadium in Huddersfield, England where Huddersfield will face Cardiff City.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 21723.

1' - Huddersfield kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Matt Tighe hits the ball long to Patrick Cassidy.  Patrick Cassidy spots a run from Amon Meyrick.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Amon Meyrick runs on to the ball.  Amon Meyrick tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Amon Meyrick for Cardiff!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

6' - Huddersfield kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Mark Ingram spots a run from Neil Dee.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Neil Dee is caught offside!  

16' - Inigo Cook chips a long ball to Ian Lane.  Ian Lane spots a run from Amon Meyrick.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Amon Meyrick runs on to the ball.  Amon Meyrick looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Marißn Minarik!  Ian Lane gets to the ball first...Ian Lane hits a shot towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

19' - Mark Ingram attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Mark Ingram for Huddersfield!  The ball went in off the upright!

20' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

22' - Patrick Cassidy slides the ball to John Fidler.  John Fidler passes to Harry Banks.  Harry Banks uses his pace to beat Mark Ingram, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Cardiff.  

24' - Harry Banks spots a run from Amon Meyrick.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

31' - Inigo Cook dispossesses Neil Dee and takes possession.  Inigo Cook plays the ball to Hayden Huggett.  Ken McBane successfully tackles Hayden Huggett and gains possession for his team.  Ken McBane passes a long ball to Sennett Bon.  Sennett Bon sees a run from Robert Budnik.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

38' - Hayden Huggett curves the ball into the box and finds Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

41' - Sennett Bon passes a long ball to Robert Budnik.  Robert Budnik uses his pace to beat Matt Tighe.  

42' - Robert Budnik sees Mark Ingram making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mark Ingram is able to take the ball.  Mark Ingram looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

43' - James Dolan sees Ian Lane making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - Sennett Bon chips a long ball to Bart McGinnis.  Bart McGinnis curls in a cross, but John Fidler intercepts the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Inigo Cook speeds past Dai Nash.  

52' - Inigo Cook spots a run from Amon Meyrick.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Amon Meyrick takes the ball.  Amon Meyrick looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Glynn Carey is going to be taken off.  Aron Llandinam is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charlie McNiven will come off.  Scott Maduabuchi is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Fidler is going to be taken off.  Steve Allen is going to be brought on.  

56' - Scott Maduabuchi uses his pace to beat Ceri Pryce.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ceri Pryce will come off.  John Llandinam is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Ian Lane fires a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

60' - Marißn Minarik finds Sennett Bon with a long pass.  Sennett Bon attempts to use his skills to beat Aron Llandinam, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ken McBane is going to be taken off.  Dylan Payne joins the game from the bench.  

65' - Inigo Cook attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

67' - Marißn Minarik plays a short pass to Sennett Bon.  Sennett Bon uses his pace to beat Amon Meyrick.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bart McGinnis is going to be taken off.  Brendan Keenor is going to be brought on.  

71' - Inigo Cook sees Ian Lane making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Ian Lane has strayed offside!  

74' - Sennett Bon sees a run from Neil Dee.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Neil Dee is able to take the ball.  Neil Dee tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Huddersfield.  Sennett Bon gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

77' - Sennett Bon crosses the ball, finding Hynek Matejek.  Hynek Matejek is impeded by Steve Allen...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Neil Dee prepares to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot is saved by James Dolan!  

86' - Brendan Keenor plays a long pass to Robert Budnik.  Robert Budnik hits a shot from long range towards goal...but its wide!

91' - Inigo Cook sees a run from Ian Lane.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Ian Lane is caught offside!  

93' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

93' - Huddersfield kick the ball off for the restart.  

98' - Neil Dee passes to Hynek Matejek.  Hynek Matejek passes to James Hier.  James Hier passes a long ball to Robert Budnik.  Robert Budnik brings the ball forward, outpacing Patrick Cassidy.  

103' - Aron Llandinam spots a run from John Llandinam.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and John Llandinam runs on to the ball.  John Llandinam looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Marißn Minarik gets down to stop the shot!  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - John Llandinam passes to Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook slides the ball to Matt Tighe.  Matt Tighe attempts to outskill Scott Maduabuchi and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

111' - Inigo Cook takes a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

114' - Marißn Minarik passes to Robert Budnik.  Robert Budnik finds Sennett Bon with a long pass.  Sennett Bon attempts to use his skills to beat Ian Lane, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

115' - Sennett Bon sees a run from Mark Ingram.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mark Ingram is able to take the ball.  Mark Ingram tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Mark Ingram for Huddersfield!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

116' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

118' - Harry Banks slides the ball to Hayden Huggett.  Hayden Huggett passes the ball to Inigo Cook.  Inigo Cook speeds past Scott Maduabuchi.  

119' - Inigo Cook attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Inigo Cook scores!  Its a goal for Cardiff!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

120' - Huddersfield kick the ball off for the restart.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Neil Dee will step up to take the first penalty for Huddersfield.  And Neil Dee scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That's 1 - 0.
Ian Lane will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 1 - 1.
James Hier will take the next penalty for Huddersfield.  And he scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
Hayden Huggett will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  And he scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That makes it 2 - 2.
Sennett Bon will take the next penalty for Huddersfield.  And he scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 3 - 2.
Patrick Cassidy will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Mark Ingram will take the next penalty for Huddersfield.  But the shot is offtarget!
Steve Allen will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  But the shot hits the post and bounces back out!
Robert Budnik will take the next penalty for Huddersfield.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So its now 4 - 2.
Aron Llandinam will take the next penalty for Cardiff.  But the shot is offtarget!


The match has ended Huddersfield 2 - 2 Cardiff City.  After a penalty shootout, Huddersfield are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 2.