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Reading vs Cardiff City

League OneFull time · 18 Apr 2026
Reading

Reading

Lost · xG 2.09LDLLLLast 5
Full time
1 — 3
90+4'
⚽ Rubin Colwill 40' · ⚽ Omari Kellyman 55' · ⚽ Daniel Kyerewaa 73' · ⚽ Perry Ng 86'

Cardiff City

Won · xG 0.89LWWWDLast 5
Cardiff City
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ CDF · last goal · 86'
44
56
RDG · 2.09 xG0.89 xG · CDF
Match StoryFull breakdown

Reading 1–3 Cardiff City

Cardiff City made the trip to Reading look routine, and the gap between second place and tenth tells you everything you need to know about where these two clubs are right now.

League OneSat 18 Apr, 15:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Cardiff City claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Cardiff City end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLeague One
First Goal
Rubin Colwill
40'⚽
Rubin Colwill
Ryan WintleAssist: Ryan Wintle
Match Report
Cardiff City Cement Second Place With Win Over Reading: What The Gap In Standards Told You Everything
CMConnor Maguire

Cardiff City Cement Second Place With Win Over Reading: What The Gap In Standards Told You Everything

Cardiff City made the trip to Reading look routine, and the gap between second place and tenth tells you everything you need to know about where these two clubs are right now.

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Key Events
  1. 40'
    Cardiff CityRubin ColwillRubin Colwill
    assist: Ryan Wintle
  2. 41'
    Cardiff CityGabriel OshoGabriel Osho
  3. 55'
    Cardiff CityOmari KellymanOmari Kellyman
    assist: Ryan Wintle
  4. 63'
    Cardiff CityRyan WintleRyan Wintle
    Argument
  5. 63'
    ReadingDaniel KyerewaaDaniel Kyerewaa
    Argument
  6. 64'
    ReadingPaudie O'ConnorPaudie O'Connor
    Argument
  7. 67'
    Cardiff CityDavid TurnbullDavid Turnbull
    off: Alex Robertson
  8. 69'
    ReadingFinley BurnsFinley Burns
    Foul
  9. 72'
    Cardiff CityDylan LawlorDylan Lawlor
    Handball
  10. 73'
    ReadingDaniel KyerewaaDaniel Kyerewaa
    Right foot shot
  11. 74'
    ReadingJack MarriottJack Marriott
    off: Paddy Lane
  12. 82'
    Cardiff CityWill FishWill Fish
    off: Dylan Lawlor
  13. 82'
    Cardiff CityJoel ColwillJoel Colwill
    off: Rubin Colwill
  14. 82'
    Cardiff CityYousef SalechYousef Salech
    off: Chris Willock
  15. 86'
    Cardiff CityPerry NgPerry Ng
    assist: Omari Kellyman
  16. 88'
    ReadingLiam FraserLiam Fraser
    off: Andy Rinomhota
  17. 88'
    ReadingMatt RitchieMatt Ritchie
    off: Haydon Roberts
  18. 88'
    ReadingKelvin AbrefaKelvin Abrefa
    off: Ryan Nyambe
  19. 90'
    Cardiff CityCallum RobinsonCallum Robinson
    off: Ollie Tanner
  20. 90+10'
    Cardiff CityWill FishWill Fish
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Reading 2.09 xGCardiff City 0.89 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the League One standings.

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2Reading00000
3Blackpool00000
4Leicester00000
5Barnsley00000
6Sheffield Wednesday00000
7Notts County00000
8Plymouth Argyle00000
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Reading vs Cardiff City?

The match finished 1-3 to Cardiff City.

Who won Reading vs Cardiff City?

Cardiff City won the match 3-1.

When did Reading vs Cardiff City take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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Reading v Cardiff City · League One · 18/04/2026, 15:00:00