Match report

Cardiff Defeats Exeter City 4-0 in League One

Exeter City
Exeter City
0–4
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Mar 14, 2026

Cardiff delivered a comprehensive 4-0 win over Exeter City in their League One match, showcasing a strong attacking performance. R. Colwill netted twice within the first 34 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant Cardiff display. Alex Robertson and C. Robinson added further goals in the latter stages, ensuring Cardiff secured a convincing victory and maintaining their push for promotion in League One.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Exeter City 0–4 Cardiff
  • • R. Colwill scored two goals in 34 minutes
  • • Alex Robertson and C. Robinson also scored for Cardiff
  • • Exeter City made several substitutions but could not alter the course of the game
  • • Cardiff's strong performance secured a vital win in League One

Lineups

Exeter City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Whitworth (G)
  • 26 P. Sweeney (D)
  • 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
  • 21 D. Andrew (D)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 6 E. Brierley (M)
  • 2 J. McMillan (M)
  • 17 A. Higgins
  • 12 R. Cole (F)
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)
  • 27 J. Magennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Bycroft
  • 29 K. McDonald
  • 10 J. Aitchison
  • 7 C. Mendes
  • 19 S. Cox
  • 45 C. Cummins
  • 28 T. Tuterov

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 4 G. Osho (D)
  • 48 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 11 O. Tanner (M)
  • 10 R. Colwill (M)
  • 45 C. Ashford (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Chambers
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 2 W. Fish
  • 23 C. Scanlon
  • 47 C. Robinson
  • 16 C. Willock
  • 27 J. Colwill

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    31' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Colwill · Assist: Ollie Tanner
  2. Cardiff
    34' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Colwill · Assist: C. Ashford
  3. Exeter City
    62' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison
  4. Exeter City
    62' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Andrew · On: C. Cummins
  5. Exeter City
    62' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Magennis · On: T. Tuterov
  6. Cardiff
    68' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Robertson · Assist: R. Wintle
  7. Exeter City
    71' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Higgins · On: C. Mendes
  8. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull
  9. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Willock
  10. Cardiff
    75' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: C. Robinson
  11. Cardiff
    75' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Colwill · On: J. Colwill
  12. Exeter City
    82' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Wareham · On: S. Cox
  13. Cardiff
    86' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Robinson · Assist: J. Colwill
  14. Cardiff
    89' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: Calum Scanlon

Match Stats

Stat Exeter City Cardiff
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 73% 86%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 30
Corners 0 10
Total Passes 307 557
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 11
Shots on Target 1 10
xG 0.67 3.70
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 223 477
Shots Inside Box 4 21
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Colwill's early goals in the 31st and 34th minutes gave Cardiff an unassailable lead, putting Exeter City under immense pressure.
  • ▸ Alex Robertson's goal in the 68th minute further demoralized Exeter City, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ C. Robinson's late goal in the 86th minute sealed Cardiff's dominance and solidified their victory in the match.