Cardiff City Earns Championship Promotion with Victory Over Reading

Cardiff City has achieved promotion to the Championship with a 3-1 win over Reading, capping off an extraordinary day that saw their rivals fail to secure victories. The turning point came when Exeter's goalkeeper, Jack Bycroft, scored a 96th-minute equalizer against Stockport, paving the way for Cardiff's return to the second tier after being relegated the previous season. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his joy, stating, 'It means everything' and praised his players for their incredible ambition and skill on the field. The team's captain, Rubin Colwill, scored the opening goal with a back-post header in the 40th minute, and Omari Kellyman doubled the lead in the 50th minute. Although Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit for Reading in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng sealed the win with a superb angled effort four minutes from the end. The win was confirmed as Exeter's dramatic equalizer ensured Cardiff's promotion, marking a triumphant return to the Championship after last season's relegation to League One.