Cardiff 2-1 Reading
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Cardiff won: Cardiff 2-1 Reading in the League One (Round 13) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd). Cardiff goals: Omari Kellyman 49', Yousef Salech 65'. Reading goals: Lewis Wing 38'. Expected goals: 1.49-2.36. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Lewis Wing (8.6).
Match report
Cardiff beat Reading 2-1
Cardiff came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday 18 October in the League One.
Lewis Wing put Reading ahead on 38' (0-1), Omari Kellyman levelled for Cardiff on 49' (1-1) and Yousef Salech restored Cardiff's lead on 65' (2-1).
Cardiff had 56% of the ball, shots were 11-26 (3-10 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-2.36. Reading created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Lewis Wing (Reading) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 20,363. Referee: Lee Swabey.
Match stats
| Cardiff | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 2.36 |
| Total shots | 11 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 306 (74%) | 210 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 10 |
| Total shots | 11 | 26 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Cardiff (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott, Ronan Kpakio, Gabriel Osho, Calum Chambers, Joel Bagan, Joel Colwill, David Turnbull, Omari Kellyman, Rubin Colwill, Chris Willock, Yousef Salech
Reading (4-3-3): Jack Stevens, Kelvin Abrefa, Finley Burns, Jeriel Dorsett, Paudie O'Connor, Kamari Doyle, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Jack Marriott, Matt Ritchie
Key events
- 38' · Goal · Lewis Wing (Reading)
- 46' · Substitution · William Fish for Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)
- 49' · Goal · Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)
- 64' · Substitution · Isaak Davies for Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)
- 64' · Substitution · Callum Robinson for Joel Colwill (Cardiff)
- 65' · Goal · Yousef Salech (Cardiff)
- 69' · Substitution · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 70' · Substitution · Daniel Kyerewaa for Matt Ritchie (Reading)
- 70' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Kelvin Abrefa (Reading)
- 74' · Substitution · Matty Jacob for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 76' · Yellow card · Nathan Trott (Cardiff)
- 79' · Substitution · Cian Ashford for Chris Willock (Cardiff)
- 86' · Substitution · Mark O'Mahony for Paddy Lane (Reading)
- 90' · Substitution · Perry Ng for Cian Ashford (Cardiff)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 1994: Cardiff 14, draws 13, Reading 11.
Questions
Who won Cardiff vs Reading?
Cardiff won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025.
When and where is Cardiff vs Reading?
Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd), League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Reading?
In 38 league meetings since 1994: Cardiff 14 wins, 13 draws, Reading 11 wins (goals 52-50).