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The Bluebirds remain on the road as they travel to Oakwell to face Conor Hourihane’s Barnsley. Cian Ashford celebrating. The Opposition: After a good start to the season, The Tykes hit a large dry patch, leading to a fall down the League One table. After a recent turn in form, Barnsley now find themselves back with an outside chance of the play-offs in the closing couple of months of the season. Hourihane emphasizes a disciplined, possession-based style of play, prioritizing

Cardiff City were beaten 2-0 this afternoon by new league leaders Lincoln City. Ollie Tanner in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (4.5) - Doesn't get near either goal. Flapped at some crosses, also. Distribution was poor. Ronan Kpakio (5) - Had a good opening half, some nice feet on show and spread play well. Overwhelmed defensively in the second half. Could do more to prevent the first. Will Fish (5.5) - Stood up to the aerial task of Lincoln. Some decent bits on the ball

Cardiff City bounced back from last week’s thrashing with a dominant 4-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium. Goals from Alex Robertson, Dylan Lawlor, Cian Ashford, and Callum Robinson sealed a confident win to maintain their spot at the top of the division. Perhaps unsurprisingly, City responded to defeat once more. Heading into this game, they had won their next league fixture after a loss on all five previous occasions this season. The Bluebirds pressed

The Bluebirds remain on the road as they travel to face Doncaster Rovers. Isaak Davies applauding supporters. The Opposition: After a strong start to their return to League One, Doncaster have struggled for consistency and find themselves firmly in the relegation battle ahead of the final months of the season. McCann favours a 4-2-3-1 system with high-tempo, front-foot football, aggressive pressing, and attacking full-backs. When effective they can sustain pressure and create

Cardiff City were beaten 5-2 by a clinical Plymouth Argyle this afternoon. A disheartened Joel Colwill. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (4) - Despite a big save early on, didn't get near a goal. Also didn't command his area particularly well. Distribution was wasteful. Perry Ng (5.5) - Carried the ball forward well and got an assist for his efforts. Poor defensive display. Doesn't track Pepple for his second. Gabriel Osho (5.5) - Made some key blocks but largely struggled physic

Cardiff City ran out 4-1 winners against a battling AFC Wimbledon this evening. Ollie Tanner celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6.5) - Not much can be done about the goal. Made some fairly routine saves. Distribution quite varied. Perry Ng (8) - Another goal and assist. A great header and sets up Tanner well. Worked well with Tanner throughout. Defensively sound. Will Fish (8) - Defensively really good. Some important blocks and dominant in the air. Smart and impressi

Cardiff City remain at the CCS as they host Johnnie Jackson's AFC Wimbledon. Callum Robinson applauding supporters. The Opposition: After a positive start to life back in League One, Wimbledon hit a rough patch and have struggled for consistency for large parts of the season so far. Johnnie Jackson usually sets up his teams in a 3-5-2, built on wing-back overloads, high pressing, and quick transitions. At Wimbledon he's blended this with phases of more patient, possession-bas

Cardiff City beat Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town 3-1 this afternoon. David Turnbull celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (7) - Unfortunate for the penalty after going the right way. Made some key touches to stop dangerous Luton crosses. Distribution was varied. Perry Ng (8.5) - What a strike. Topped off what was a superb Ng showing. Defensively kept the tricky Kodua and Jones silent. Another to add to the collection of exceptional performances this season. Gabriel Osho (8) -

Cardiff City are back in the Welsh Capital as they host Jack Wilshere's Luton Town. Omari Kellyman celebrating. The Opposition: After a slow start under Matt Bloomfield, Jack Wilshere took the helm. Luton have shown improvements under Wilshere, as they now sit firmly in the play-off mix. Wilshere favors a progressive, possession-based style that encourages midfielders to play on the half-turn and break lines with the ball. He emphasizes intensity, technical bravery, and fluid

Cardiff City returned to winning ways with a 3-0 thrashing of Rotherham United at the New York Stadium this afternoon. Omari Kellyman celebrating. Goals from Omari Kellyman, Chris Willock and Isaak Davies ensured the Bluebirds retained their top spot in the division, despite captain Ryan Wintle’s early dismissal. Arguably, it was Cardiff’s most controlled and disciplined display of the campaign thus far. They defended excellently throughout, their pressing was magnificent, an

Cardiff City remain on the road as they travel to the New York Stadium to face Rotherham United. Brian Barry-Murphy and Gabriel Osho. The Opposition: The Millers have had a poor first half of the season, with Matt Hamshaw's side currently at in the bottom four. A 4-0 win last time out, may suggest Rotherham have began to turn the corner. Hamshaw’s 3-5-2 is built on a compact back three, with wing-backs pushing high to stretch play and offer width. In possession, the midfield

Cardiff City played out a 2-2 draw with Burton Albion this afternoon. Perry Ng in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (5) - Feel he can command things better for the second. Distribution poor. Perry Ng (7.5) - Great ball to find Robertson for the first. Defended well and showed quality on the ball. Should've had a penalty, also. Will Fish (8) - Shone in the back line, really. Several key interventions, read the game really well and important blocks, also. Some dangerous ball

Cardiff City are back on the road as they travel to the Pirelli Stadium to face Gary Bowyer's Burton Albion. Nathan Trott celebrating. The Opposition: Despite The Brewers' bright record against the top sides in League One, Burton have largely struggled to build momentum, seeing them languish near the bottom of the division. Gary Bowyer’s teams are typically compact, hard-working, and defensively disciplined, prioritising shape and organisation over expansive play. In possessi

Cardiff City have beaten Barnsley 4-0 this evening in a routine victory for Brian Barry-Murphy's men. Perry Ng celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (8) - Back to his best tonight with some real top saves. Some great distribution at times, particularly to find Willock. Perry Ng (8.5) - Took his goal excellently. Worked well with Ollie Tanner with some real dangerous ball in behind. Defensively flawless. Will Fish (8) - Distribution was excellent. Defensively flawless, als

Cardiff City look to return to winning ways as they host Conor Hourihane's Barnsley. Ollie Tanner and Chris Willock embracing. The Opposition: Barnsley were inconsistent throughout the 24/25 season, leading to twelfth place finish. Current boss Conor Hourihane took over from Darrell Clarke in March 2025. The Tykes were active in the window adding David McGoldrick from Notts County, Reyes Cleary from West Brom, Tennai Watson from Charlton Athletic, Patrick Kelly from West Ham,

Cardiff City played out a 1-1 draw with fourth place Stockport County this afternoon. Joel Colwill celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6.5) - Unfortunate for the goal after making a good save. Varied on the ball, with some nice and precise plays but some wayward. Perry Ng (7) - Read the game well and defended fairly well. Could track Wootton better for the goal and be more aware. Got forward well, also. Gabriel Osho (7.5) - Anther impressive showing. Defensively sound

The Bluebirds are back in the Welsh Capital as they host Dave Challinor's Stockport County. Cardiff City Head Coach Brian Barry-Murphy. The Opposition: As expected, Stockport have been right near the top of the table for the first half of the season, stabilising as a firm play-off contender, having flirted with the automatic promotion places. Challinor’s tactics focus on high-intensity pressing, flexible formations (3-5-2 or 4-4-2), and a front-foot approach where teams attac

Cardiff City secured a massive 2-1 win over Bradford City this afternoon. David Turnbull celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6.5) - Beaten by a stunning strike for the goal. Claimed a few good crosses. Non-nonsense with the ball, and it worked well. Perry Ng (7.5) - Got in and amongst it, winning some good solid challenges. Progressive on the ball, with some nice passing and ball-carrying. A great half of action. Gabriel Osho (8.5) MOTM - Excellent. Got in the way of s

Cardiff City remain on the road as they travel to Valley Parade to face Graham Alexander's Bradford City in a paramount fixture at the top of League One. Cardiff City defender Dylan Lawlor. The Opposition: Bradford have been one of the surprise packages of League One this season, as they sit firmly in the automatic promotion hunt alongside Cardiff City after the half way point in the season. Alexander emphasizes an aggressive, high-press style with a 3-4-2-1 formation, focus

Cardiff City and Leyton Orient played out a 1-1 draw this afternoon. Yousef Salech celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (4.5) - No getting away from the mistake that ultimately cost City the three points in the end. Just fluffed his lines, but has made plenty of huge saves this season, but today not Trott's day. Did recover from the mistake well, made a few decent saves and okay on the ball. Perry Ng (5.5) - Struggled against the physical presence of Lloyd. Did grow into