Cardiff Earns Championship Promotion with Victory Over Reading

Cardiff City has secured a promotion to the Championship after defeating Reading 3-1. The victory, combined with Exeter's 96th-minute equalizer against Stockport, ensured that all of Cardiff's promotion rivals failed to win, thereby cementing the Welsh team's immediate return to the second tier following their relegation the previous season. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his gratitude, stating, 'It means the world. I've had the privilege of working with an incredibly ambitious group of players who have played exceptional football at times.' Team captain Rubin Colwill gave Cardiff a 1-0 lead at halftime with a back-post header, and Omari Kellyman doubled the advantage 10 minutes into the second half. Although Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng sealed the win with an angled effort from 20 yards. The promotion was confirmed when Exeter scored a dramatic equalizer, marking Cardiff's return to the Championship at the first attempt after being relegated the previous season.