Cardiff Earns Championship Promotion with Victory Over Reading

Cardiff City secured their return to the Championship with a decisive 3-1 win against Reading. The victory was sealed after an unexpected 96th-minute equalizer by Exeter's goalkeeper Jack Bycroft against Stockport, resulting in Cardiff's promotion rivals failing to win. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his elation, stating, 'It means the world. I have been fortunate to work with an incredibly ambitious group of players who, at times, have played extraordinary football.' The team's captain, Rubin Colwill, scored the opening goal with a back-post header in the 40th minute, followed by Omari Kellyman doubling the lead in the second half. Although Daniel Kyerewaa narrowed the deficit in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng ultimately sealed the win with a superb angled effort four minutes from the end. The promotion marks a significant milestone for Cardiff, who were relegated the previous season, and their fans celebrated wildly.