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Cardiff City sealed their first win of the season as they beat Charlton Athletic 3-1 this afternoon. Jack Moylan celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (7) - Makes a key save at 2-1 to allow City to go on to win it. Distribution was varied, but overall a decent showing. Commanded things well. Perry Ng (7) - A decent showing. Campbell beat him a few times, but he generally limited him. Going forward, did well and came close. Defensively solid. Krystian Bielik (7.5) - Domina

Cardiff City were stunned at Bolton as Thierry Gale netted a 90th-minute winner to extend Cardiff's winless return to the Championship. Krystian Bielik in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6) - Can't do a great deal about the goal. Made a handful of routine saves, and distribution was quick and decent. Perry Ng (5.5) - Has to do more to get back and stop the cross for the goal. Sloppy in possession, but generally decent defensively. Krystian Bielik (7) - Saw a lot of the

Cardiff City moved out of the relegation zone this evening as they drew 1-1 with Stoke City. Krystian Bielik in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (5.5) - Not a clue what Trott is waiting for regarding the goal. Has to command his area far better than that. Distribution was decent. Did make a big stop one-on-one at 1-0. Perry Ng (7) - Grew into the game. Defensively astute and worked well with Tanner down the right. Carried the ball well. Krystian Bielik (8) - After Bielik

Cardiff City suffered their second defeat of the week, losing 2-0 to a clinical Portsmouth side. Jack Moylan in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (5) - A mix-up led to the throw-in for the first goal, although it feels harsh to blame Trott for. Was hesitant coming off his line, which made it nervy at the back. Distribution was decent. Perry Ng (5.5) - Distribution was too slow in finding the winger. Defensively had a mixed game. Came close with an effort late on. Krystian

Cardiff City fell to their first league defeat of the season, as they lost 2-1 to QPR this evening. Perry Ng celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6) - Let down by others' mistakes for the goals. Distribution was decent, played the sweeper role quite well, also. Perry Ng (7.5) - A top finish to give City a bit of life. Generally, played better than he has been recently. Strong in and out of possession. Gabriel Osho (8.5) MOTM - Could have been a lot more if it wasn't for

Cardiff City and Sheffield United played out a 2-2 draw this afternoon. Jack Moylan celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6) - Couldn't do much about either goal. Did make a key stop or two. Distribution was decent. Perry Ng (7) - Sloppy play led to the penalty. Grew into the game after that, showing promising signs in and out of possession. Worked well with Tanner. Krystian Bielik (8) - In terms of debut goals, as solid as you would like to see. Dominant in the air and

Cardiff have exited the Carabao Cup in the Second Round following a 2-1 defeat to Norwich City. Joel Bagan in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6) - Made an excellent close-range save. Not sure what he can do about either goal. Distribution wasn't great. Perry Ng (5.5) - Still doesn't look like himself; granted, Ng is playing out of position. On the ball, kept it simple. Quiet defensively. Noah Anyadike (6.5) - Given the context of the occasion, did fairly well. Strong in

Cardiff City and Derby County played out a 2-2 draw at Pride Park this afternoon. Cian Ashford celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (8) - Crucial for Cardiff yet again. Made up for errors made by the defence in front of him with excellent saves. Saw a lot of the ball, did alright with it. Ronan Kpakio (4.5) - Struggled defensively. Blackett-Taylor beat him time and time again. Lucky not to be punished for a very underhit header back to Trott. Has to do more for the secon

Cardiff City secured a late point thanks to a last-minute stunner from Rubin Colwill. Rubin Colwill celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (8) MOTM - Beaten by an excellent finish for Wrexham's goal. Distribution got better as the game went on. Made some real key saves at 1-0 to keep City alive; some impressive ones as well. Perry Ng (5.5) - Just looked slightly off the pace initially, but grew into it. Worked well with Tanner. Defensively shaky at times. Gabriel Osho (5.5

Cardiff City have advanced to the Second Round of the Carabao Cup following a 3-2 win over Swindon Town. Jack Moylan celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6) - Didn't get close to either goal, however wouldn't place the blame on him for either. Distribution was strong, commanded his area fairly well. Ronan Kpakio (4) - Particularly struggled, even more when Hungbo came on. Some sloppy passing and looked frail defensively. Hopefully putting it down to rust. Perry Ng (6.5)

Cardiff City were beaten 5-4 by Mansfield Town this afternoon. Omari Kellyman in action. Player Ratings: Harry Tyrer (3) - Made a great save in the opening minute, otherwise struggled, Didn't cover himself in glory for a few goals. Distribution was decent. Ronan Kpakio (6.5) - Got forward well throughout and got a goal for his efforts. Largely struggled defensively. Will Fish (4) - Not great. Some poor attempted cross-field passes, and defensively anonymous. Failed to command

Cardiff City ran out 5-1 winners over Northampton Town this afternoon. Rubin and Joel Colwill celebrating. Player Ratings: Harry Tyrer (8) - Made a few sharp stops early on. Commanded his area very well. Distribution was quick and impressive, also. A very good debut. Ronan Kpakio (7.5) - Carried on his impressive performance from midweek. Carried the ball forward well and tenacious out of possession. Will Fish (8) - Passing was really impressive, with some real good diagonal

Cardiff City beat Port Vale 1-0 this evening in a result that relegated The Valiants. Rubin Colwill and Yousef Salech celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (7.5) - Made a top save from close range, and generally had a positive evening. Distribution was varied. Ronan Kpakio (8) MOTM - The best Ronan Kpakio has played for some time. Got forward excellently, and should've had an assist for his efforts. Defensively sound, also. Gabriel Osho (8) - Dominated Sherif and Hall, wi

Cardiff City have sealed promotion with a 3-1 win over Reading this afternoon. Rubin Colwill celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (8) - Made a handful of incredible saves. Unfortunate for the goal. Distribution varied. Pay that £1.5M now, Mr Tan. Perry Ng (8) - What a goal. One fit for the Perry Ng catalogue of screamers. General play was of Ng's usual high standards, also. Strong offensively and defensively. Gabriel Osho (7.5) - Tested Cardiff fans' nerves on an occasio

Cardiff City have drawn 1-1 against a battling Huddersfield Town this evening. Yousef Salech celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (8) - Made some real top saves from close range, and Cardiff have to thank Trott for still being in the game as late as the equaliser. Distribution was varied. Perry Ng (7) - Tidy in and out of possession, cutting out some chances for Huddersfield through good reading of play. Another decent performance. Will Fish (7) - Largely controlled Hudd

Cardiff City have secured a huge 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers. Chris Willock and Alex Robertson celebrating. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (7) - Had next to nothing to do in goals. Distribution was fairly good and quick. Perry Ng (8.5) - Been excellent for weeks, and was again today. Retains possession excellently, and put in a great shift out of possession. Will Fish (7.5) - Composed in possession, and some nice switches of play. Defensively sound, dominating aerially. D

Cardiff City have been held 1-1 by Peterborough United this afternoon. Rubin Colwill in action. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (6.5) - Made one big save from close range in the first half. Not a great deal can be done about the goal. Distribution varied. Perry Ng (8) MOTM - Played well both at fullback and centre half. Got forward well in the first half, and also when at the back. Neat in possession and solid out of possession. Will Fish (6) - Would be harsh to blame him for th

Cardiff City were held 0-0 by Ian Evatt's Blackpool this afternoon. Rubin Colwill pre-match. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (7) - Made an exceptional save to deny Bowler. Looked more confident in himself after a shaky few weeks. Distribution was improved. Perry Ng (6.5) - Just too slow on the ball, and final delivery lacked much quality. Defensively sound. Will Fish (6) - Similar to Ng in many ways, some real frustrating and unnecessary shots from distance stopping Cardiff in g

Cardiff City were beaten 2-0 by a ruthless Wycombe Wanderers this evening. Gabriel Osho receiving a red card. Player Ratings: Nathan Trott (4.5) - Didn't command his area at all, flapping at a couple of balls. Feel he could do more for at least one goal. Distribution wasteful again. Perry Ng (6.5) - Could possibly question his positioning for the first goal. In general, got forward well and defended decently. Dylan Lawlor (7) - Some impressive passing on display, and carried

Cardiff City returned to winning ways with a dominant 4-0 victory over Exeter at St James Park. It moves the Bluebirds 11 points clear of Bolton Wanderers in 3rd place and four behind the league leaders Lincoln City. A first-half brace from skipper Rubin Colwill gave Cardiff all the momentum, which they carried into the second half to seal all three points. In the second half, Alex Robertson found the top corner with a superb effort before Callum Robinson closed the game with