Cardiff 1-0 Port Vale
Updated
Cardiff won: Cardiff 1-0 Port Vale in the League One (Round 41) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd). Cardiff goals: Rubin Colwill 79'. Expected goals: 2.36-0.91. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Rubin Colwill (8).
Match report
Cardiff beat Port Vale 1-0
Cardiff narrowly beat Port Vale 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday 22 April in the League One.
Rubin Colwill put Cardiff ahead on 79' (1-0).
Cardiff had 66% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.36-0.91. Cardiff were the better side on chances, too.
Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 18,950. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Cardiff | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 0.91 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 18 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 498 (86%) | 205 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Cardiff (4-1-2-1-2): Nathan Trott, Ronan Kpakio, Gabriel Osho, Dylan Lawlor, Calum Scanlon, Alex Robertson, Joel Colwill, David Turnbull, Rubin Colwill, Callum Robinson, Yousef Salech
Port Vale (4-2-3-1): Joe Gauci, Jordan Gabriel, Cameron Humphreys, Connor Hall, Elijah Campbell, Rhys Walters, Ryan Croasdale, George Hall, Ben Garrity, Liam Gordon, Martin Sherif
Key events
- 62' · Substitution · William Fish for Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)
- 62' · Substitution · Omari Kellyman for Alex Robertson (Cardiff)
- 62' · Substitution · Chris Willock for Callum Robinson (Cardiff)
- 72' · Substitution · Jaheim Headley for Liam Gordon (Port Vale)
- 72' · Substitution · Ethon Archer for George Hall (Port Vale)
- 72' · Substitution · Ben Waine for Martin Sherif (Port Vale)
- 72' · Substitution · Onel Hernández for Jordan Gabriel (Port Vale)
- 79' · Goal · Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)
- 81' · Yellow card · David Turnbull (Cardiff)
- 83' · Substitution · Joel Bagan for Calum Scanlon (Cardiff)
- 85' · Substitution · Jordan Shipley for Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Ryan Wintle for Joel Colwill (Cardiff)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1993: Cardiff 5, draws 2, Port Vale 1.
Questions
Who won Cardiff vs Port Vale?
Cardiff won, 1-0 (League One) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cardiff vs Port Vale?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Port Vale?
In 8 league meetings since 1993: Cardiff 5 wins, 2 draws, Port Vale 1 wins (goals 12-6).