Cardiff 0-1 Reading - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Cardiff vs Reading - result

Cardiff 0-1 Reading in the Championship at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff on 2 October 2021. In their last 5 meetings, Cardiff have won 4, Reading 1, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Cardiff vs Reading?

Cardiff 0-1 Reading in the Championship on Saturday 2 October 2021 at Cardiff City Stadium.

Where was Cardiff vs Reading played?

Cardiff vs Reading was played at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, the home ground of Cardiff.

What is Cardiff's recent form?

Cardiff's last five results read W L L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win and 4 losses.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read D W W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Reading?

Across the last 5 meetings Cardiff have won 4, Reading have won 1 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 1-3 Cardiff City on 18 April 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Cardiff?

Yousef Salech leads Cardiff with 14 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Cardiff vs Reading?

Thomas Bramall refereed Cardiff vs Reading, averaging 23.3 fouls and 2.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Cardiff vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
18 Apr 2026	League One	Reading vs Cardiff City	1-3
18 Oct 2025	League One	Cardiff City vs Reading	2-1
17 Feb 2023	Championship	Cardiff City vs Reading	1-0
6 Aug 2022	Championship	Reading vs Cardiff City	2-1
9 Apr 2022	Championship	Reading vs Cardiff City	1-2

Cardiff 0-1 Reading: match stats

Stat	Cardiff	Reading
Possession	50%	50%
Shots	27	2
Shots on target	5	1
Corners	7	2
Fouls	18	5
Yellow cards	4	0
Tackles	14	14
Passes	430	471

Cardiff vs Reading goals and red cards

Reading: J. Hoilett 38'.

Cardiff season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	15 of 24
Shots	18.5	1 of 24
Shots on target	6.6	1 of 24
Fouls	10.4	17 of 24
Tackles	12	23 of 24
Passes	524.4	3 of 24
Corners	7.9	1 of 24

Cardiff player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Yousef Salech (5), Jack Moylan (4), Cian Ashford (2).
Assists: Ollie Tanner (2), Cian Ashford (2), Yousef Salech (2).
Shots: Jack Moylan (35), Yousef Salech (31), Ollie Tanner (20).
Fouls: Joel Colwill (14), Yousef Salech (13), Perry Ng (11).

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	17	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	12	11 of 24
Tackles	9.6	24 of 24
Passes	373.4	11 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).