Match report
Cardiff Edge Out Wrexham 2-1 In League Cup Clash
Wrexham
1–2
FT
Cardiff
Oct 28, 2025
Cardiff managed to edge out Wrexham in a thrilling League Cup encounter. Early goal by Youssef Salech put Cardiff ahead but Wrexham's Kieran Moore leveled matters just before half-time. A late strike from William Fish ensured Cardiff's victory, securing their progression in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Y. Salech scored for Cardiff at 13'
- • K. Moore equalized for Wrexham at 52'
- • W. Fish secured Cardiff's win with a goal at 71'
- • Joel Bagan and R. Kpakio received yellow cards for Cardiff
- • Alex Robertson also saw the card late in extra time
Lineups
Wrexham
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 25 C. Burton (G)
- 29 R. Barnett (D)
- 4 M. Cleworth (D)
- 6 C. Coady (D)
- 14 G. Thomason (D)
- 47 R. Longman (D)
- 20 O. Rathbone (M)
- 15 G. Dobson (M)
- 27 L. O'Brien (M)
- 28 S. Smith (F)
- 33 N. Broadhead (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Okonkwo
- 24 D. Scarr
- 5 D. Hyam
- 7 J. McClean
- 12 I. Kabore
- 37 M. James
- 10 J. Windass
- 9 R. Hardie
- 19 K. Moore
Cardiff
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 13 N. Trott (G)
- 44 R. Kpakio (D)
- 2 W. Fish (D)
- 12 C. Chambers (D)
- 3 J. Bagan (D)
- 8 O. Kellyman (M)
- 27 J. Colwill (M)
- 6 R. Wintle (M)
- 10 R. Colwill (M)
- 45 C. Ashford (M)
- 22 Y. Salech (F)
Substitutes
- 41 M. Turner
- 38 P. Ng
- 4 G. Osho
- 48 D. Lawlor
- 28 D. Mafico
- 18 A. Robertson
- 14 D. Turnbull
- 29 T. Nyakuhwa
- 39 I. Davies
Timeline
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13' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalY. Salech -
46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Kellyman · On: I. Davies -
46' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Broadhead · On: J. Windass -
46' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore -
52' Wrexham Goal · Normal GoalK. Moore -
54' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardJoel BaganFoul
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56' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardR. KpakioFoul
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66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Wintle · On: Alex Robertson -
66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Colwill · On: D. Turnbull -
71' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalW. Fish · Assist: Joel Bagan -
77' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Barnett · On: I. Kabore -
77' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Coady · On: R. Hardie -
82' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4Off: Joel Bagan · On: Perry Ng -
87' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Ashford · On: Gabriel Osho -
90'+2 Cardiff Card · Yellow CardAlex RobertsonFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Wrexham | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 23 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 450 | 441 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 9 |
| xG | 1.55 | 2.19 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 371 | 368 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 7 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Youssef Salech's early goal gave Cardiff an initial advantage, setting the tone of control and confidence.
- ▸ Kieran Moore's well-taken equalizer just before halftime injected life into Wrexham, providing them with renewed vigor.
- ▸ William Fish's late goal was a crucial moment that shifted momentum back to Cardiff, sealing their victory in the League Cup match.