Match report

Cardiff Edge Out Wrexham 2-1 In League Cup Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
1–2
FT
Cardiff
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

  1. Cardiff
    13' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Salech
  2. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: I. Davies
  3. Wrexham
    46' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: J. Windass
  4. Wrexham
    46' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore
  5. Wrexham
    52' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore
  6. Cardiff
    54' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Bagan

    Foul

  7. Cardiff
    56' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kpakio

    Foul

  8. Cardiff
    66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Wintle · On: Alex Robertson
  9. Cardiff
    66' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Colwill · On: D. Turnbull
  10. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Fish · Assist: Joel Bagan
  11. Wrexham
    77' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Barnett · On: I. Kabore
  12. Wrexham
    77' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Coady · On: R. Hardie
  13. Cardiff
    82' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: Perry Ng
  14. Cardiff
    87' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Ashford · On: Gabriel Osho
  15. Cardiff
    90'+2 Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Robertson

    Foul

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.