Cardiff City U21 take on Charlton Athletic U21 in the English U21 Professional Development League 2 on 10 March 2026. The Round 15 fixture is scheduled for 17:00 (GMT+0) as both development squads aim to improve their league momentum. This match analysis explores recent performances, scoring patterns and the head to head history between the sides ahead of kickoff.
Quick Probability Snapshot
Home Win Probability: 37%
Draw Probability: 28%
Away Win Probability: 35%
1st Half Over 0.5 Probability: 71%
1st Half Under 0.5 Probability: 29%
FT Over 2.5 Probability: 66%
FT Under 2.5 Probability: 34%
Home Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | Millwall U21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | D |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Swansea City U21 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Colchester United U21 | 1-0 | 4-0 | W |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | L |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Bournemouth AFC U21 | 0-2 | 2-2 | D |
Away Last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | Bristol City U21 | 0-1 | 0-2 | L |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Millwall U21 | 1-0 | 2-0 | W |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Swansea City U21 | 3-0 | 6-0 | W |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Brentford U21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | L |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 2-2 | 2-2 | D |
Head to Head – Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 0-0 | 1-3 | W |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 3-6 | 3-6 | L |
| 5 Oct 2024 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 0-0 | 2-0 | W |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 1-2 | 2-1 | W |
| 27 Nov 2023 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 2-5 | 3-5 | D |
Match Outlook
Cardiff City U21 have shown mixed results in recent fixtures in the English U21 Professional Development League 2. Their attacking ability was highlighted by a convincing victory against Colchester United U21, although several other matches have ended level or narrowly decided. Defensive stability has occasionally been an issue, particularly when facing sides that press high in midfield.
Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic U21 have demonstrated the ability to produce strong attacking displays, particularly in their dominant win against Swansea City U21. However, their results have been inconsistent, with defeats in other recent matches suggesting fluctuations in defensive organization and match control.
The head to head history between these development squads has produced several high scoring encounters. Matches have frequently featured multiple goals and open play, reflecting the attacking style often seen in youth competitions. Considering the current team form and recent scoring trends, the upcoming meeting could again offer an open contest shaped by attacking creativity and defensive discipline.