Southampton FC vs Cardiff City FC
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Southampton FC host Cardiff City FC in the Championship on Friday, 1 January 2027. It's matchday 25 of the competition.
Southampton FC sit 10th in the table with 10 points from 7 games (4W 2D 1L, goal difference +10). Cardiff City FC sit 19th in the table with 7 points from 8 games (1W 4D 3L, goal difference -2).
Cardiff City FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-W), scoring 5 and conceding 7 in that span.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +0 | 13 |
| 7 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 8 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 10 | Southampton FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 10 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +0 | 10 |
| 13 | Norwich City FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0 | 9 |
| 14 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +0 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln City FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -4 | 7 |
| 21 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Southampton FC vs Cardiff City FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Friday, 1 January 2027.
Where can I watch Southampton FC vs Cardiff City FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Where do Southampton FC and Cardiff City FC stand in the Championship table?+
Southampton FC are 10th with 10 points; Cardiff City FC are 19th with 7 points.
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