Cardiff Clinches Championship Promotion with Victory over Reading

Cardiff City has sealed their promotion to the Championship with a convincing 3-1 win against Reading. The Welsh side's victory, combined with an extraordinary 96th-minute equalizer from Exeter's Jack Bycroft against Stockport, ensured that all of Cardiff's promotion rivals failed to secure a win, ultimately paving the way for their return to the second tier. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his delight, stating, 'It means the world. I've been fortunate to work with an incredibly ambitious group of players who have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill on the field.' The team's captain, Rubin Colwill, gave Cardiff a 1-0 lead at halftime with a well-directed back-post header, while Omari Kellyman doubled their advantage early in the second half. Although Reading's Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng sealed the win with a superb angled effort from 20 yards, sparking wild celebrations among Cardiff's 2,935 fans. The dramatic equalizer from Exeter later confirmed Cardiff's promotion at the first attempt, marking a remarkable turnaround following their relegation to League One last season.