Cardiff Secures Championship Promotion with 3-1 Victory Over Reading
Cardiff’s 3-1 victory over Reading clinched promotion to the Championship. A stoppage-time equaliser in a different fixture handed the Welsh club the final boost.
Match summary
Rubin Colwill put Cardiff ahead just before half-time with a back-post header. The goal arrived in the 40th minute from Ryan Wintle’s cross.
Omari Kellyman doubled the lead early in the second half. He finished calmly after breaking the offside trap for his ninth goal of the season.
Reading pulled a goal back when Daniel Kyerewaa scored after Nathan Trott could only parry a Lewis Wing free-kick. Perry Ng then sealed the result with a late angled strike.
Decisive moments elsewhere
Exeter keeper Jack Bycroft produced a dramatic 96th-minute header to level against Stockport. That equaliser prevented Cardiff’s promotion rivals from taking maximum points.
The late twist outside this match proved decisive. It confirmed Cardiff’s immediate return to the second tier following last season’s relegation.
Key facts and figures
- Final score: Cardiff 3, Reading 1.
- Cardiff supporters in attendance numbered approximately 2,935.
- Kellyman scored his ninth goal of the campaign.
- Colwill opened the scoring in the 40th minute.
Manager and club reaction
Manager Brian Barry-Murphy praised his players’ ambition and commitment. He described the achievement as deeply meaningful for the team and the club.
He also suggested this success could mark the beginning of a longer project. The squad’s form and attitude drew specific commendation.
What it means going forward
Promotion returns Cardiff to the Championship at the first attempt. The club now prepares for life back in the second tier.
Supporters celebrated wildly as the final stages unfolded. Filmogaz.com will follow developments and the club’s preparations for the next season.
