Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff promoted after win at Reading and dramatic help from elsewhere

Cardiff beat Reading 3-1 on Saturday

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy. Pic: Nigel French/PA Wire.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 - 18:07

Cardiff clinched automatic promotion back to the Championship with a 3-1 League One victory at Reading.

Exeter goalkeeper Jack Bycroft’s stoppage-time leveller against Stockport meant all of Cardiff’s promotion rivals failed to win, enabling the Brian Barry-Murphy managed side to clinch a return to the second tier.

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