Cardiff Earns Championship Promotion with Victory Over Reading

Cardiff City has achieved promotion back to the Championship following a decisive 3-1 win against Reading. The outcome was sealed when Exeter's goalkeeper, Jack Bycroft, scored a 96th-minute equalizer against Stockport, causing all of Cardiff's rivals to miss out on a win. This enabled the Welsh team to secure an immediate return to the second tier after being relegated in the previous season. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his joy, stating, 'It means everything.' He praised his players for their incredible ambition and exceptional football skills. The team's captain, Rubin Colwill, gave Cardiff a 1-0 lead at halftime with a header, and Omari Kellyman doubled the advantage in the second half. Although Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit, defender Perry Ng sealed the victory with a goal four minutes before the end. The win was further confirmed by Exeter's dramatic equalizer, securing Cardiff's promotion. The match saw Reading start strongly, but Colwill's goal broke the deadlock. Kellyman added a second goal, and despite Kyerewaa's effort to reduce the deficit, Ng's superb shot settled the issue, leading to celebrations among Cardiff's fans.