Match report

Cardiff Stuns Burnley 2-1 in League Cup Thriller

Burnley
Burnley
1–2
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Sep 23, 2025

Cardiff produced a stellar performance to stun Burnley 2-1 in their League Cup encounter at Turf Moor. The visitors took an early two-goal lead through J. Colwill and C. Robinson before Z. Flemming scored for Burnley, but Cardiff held on to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff's goals came from J. Colwill (30') and C. Robinson (35'), with assists from Chambers and R. Colwill respectively.
  • • Burnley responded through Z. Flemming (56'), assisted by M. Edwards.
  • • L. Ugochukwu (23') and M. Edwards (34') received yellow cards for Burnley, while R. Wintle (Cardiff) was also cautioned at 67'.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match, with Cardiff making four changes in quick succession towards the end.

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Weiss (G)
  • 6 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 4 J. Worrall (D)
  • 12 B. Humphreys (D)
  • 22 O. Sonne (M)
  • 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 28 H. Mejbri (M)
  • 23 Lucas Pires (M)
  • 10 M. Edwards (F)
  • 27 A. Broja (F)
  • 19 Z. Flemming (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 V. Hladky
  • 31 M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  • 34 J. Banel
  • 35 A. Barnes
  • 41 G. Brierley
  • 43 M. Campbell
  • 45 B. Pouani
  • 47 E. Clark
  • 54 O. Pimlott

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 12 C. Chambers (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 27 J. Colwill (M)
  • 45 C. Ashford (M)
  • 10 R. Colwill (M)
  • 39 I. Davies (M)
  • 47 C. Robinson (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Turner
  • 4 G. Osho
  • 49 L. Giles
  • 28 D. Mafico
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 8 O. Kellyman
  • 29 T. Nyakuhwa
  • 16 C. Willock
  • 22 Y. Salech

Timeline

  1. Burnley
    23' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ugochukwu
  2. Cardiff
    30' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Colwill · Assist: C. Chambers
  3. Burnley
    34' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    M. Edwards

    Foul

  4. Cardiff
    35' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Robinson · Assist: R. Colwill
  5. Burnley
    56' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Flemming · Assist: M. Edwards
  6. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Davies · On: C. Willock
  7. Cardiff
    67' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    R. Wintle

    Foul

  8. Burnley
    68' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: J. Banel
  9. Cardiff
    77' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Robinson · On: Y. Salech
  10. Burnley
    78' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Edwards · On: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  11. Cardiff
    78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Colwill · On: D. Turnbull
  12. Cardiff
    78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Colwill · On: O. Kellyman
  13. Burnley
    87' Burnley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Flemming · On: E. Clark
  14. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Ashford · On: T. Nyakuhwa

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Cardiff
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 451 512
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 377 427
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cardiff's early goals within minutes of each other set a strong tone for their victory and put Burnley on the back foot.
  • ▸ Burnley tried to mount a comeback after Flemming's goal but couldn't overcome Cardiff's defensive resilience, despite having two players yellow-carded.