Reading 1-3 Cardiff - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Cardiff - result

Reading 1-3 Cardiff in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 18 April 2026. Scorers: Daniel Kyerewaa for Reading; Omari Kellyman, Rubin Colwill, Perry Ng for Cardiff. In their last 5 meetings, Reading have won 2, Cardiff 3, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Cardiff?

Reading 1-3 Cardiff in League One on Saturday 18 April 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Scorers: Daniel Kyerewaa for Reading; Omari Kellyman, Rubin Colwill, Perry Ng for Cardiff.

Where was Reading vs Cardiff played?

Reading vs Cardiff was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, the home ground of Reading.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

What is Cardiff's recent form?

Cardiff's last five results read L D D W D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Reading have won 2, Cardiff have won 3 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Cardiff City 2-1 Reading on 18 October 2025 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

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

Who is the standout player for Cardiff?

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

Who is the referee for Reading vs Cardiff?

Matthew Corlett refereed Reading vs Cardiff, averaging 19.5 fouls and 2.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Cardiff - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
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
2 Oct 2021	Championship	Cardiff City vs Reading	0-1

Reading 1-3 Cardiff: match stats

Stat	Reading	Cardiff
Possession	37%	63%
Shots	15	15
Shots on target	7	9
Corners	7	9
Fouls	6	11
Yellow cards	3	4
Tackles	15	15
Passes	259	442

Reading vs Cardiff goals and red cards

Reading: D. Kyerewaa 73'. Cardiff: R. Colwill 40', O. Kellyman 55', P. Ng 86'.

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).

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).