Cardiff City has achieved promotion to the Championship after defeating Reading 3-1. The outcome was sealed when Exeter's goalkeeper, Jack Bycroft, scored a 96th-minute equalizer against Stockport, ensuring Cardiff's rivals failed to win.
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his joy, stating, 'It means everything' and praised his players for their incredible ambition and exceptional football skills. The match saw Cardiff take the lead with a 1-0 score at halftime, courtesy of Rubin Colwill's back-post header in the 40th minute.
Omari Kellyman doubled the lead in the second half. Although Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng sealed the win with a superb angled effort from 20 yards, four minutes from the end. The victory marked a remarkable turnaround for Cardiff, who were relegated last season, and the team's fans celebrated wildly.