Match report

Cardiff Defeats Bolton 2-0 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
2–0
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Apr 11, 2026

Cardiff made a statement in the League One by defeating Bolton 2-0, with goals from O. Kellyman and C. Willock proving decisive. The victory strengthens Cardiff's position in the league table and continues their strong form in recent weeks. Bolton, despite showing flashes of quality, could not find a way past the Cardiff defense. This match was a key moment in the race for promotion in League One.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff defeated Bolton 2-0 in the League One match
  • • O. Kellyman scored the first goal for Cardiff at the 50th minute
  • • C. Willock added the second goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Alex Robertson
  • • Joel Bagan received a yellow card for Cardiff in the 70th minute
  • • Cardiff made several substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead
  • • Bolton made multiple substitutions but couldn't convert their chances into goals

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Nathan Trott (G)
  • 38 Perry Ng (D)
  • 2 William Fish (D)
  • 48 Dylan Lawlor (D)
  • 3 Joel Bagan (D)
  • 18 Alex Robertson (M)
  • 6 Ryan Wintle (M)
  • 11 Ollie Tanner (M)
  • 10 Rubin Colwill (M)
  • 16 Chris Willock (M)
  • 8 Omari Kellyman (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 David Turnbull
  • 44 Ronan Kpakio
  • 27 Joel Colwill
  • 41 Matthew Turner
  • 47 Callum Robinson
  • 23 Calum Scanlon
  • 22 Yousef Salech

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jack Bonham (G)
  • 29 Cyrus Christie (D)
  • 18 Eoin Toal (D)
  • 6 George Johnston (D)
  • 25 Max Conway (D)
  • 8 Josh Sheehan (M)
  • 22 Kyle Dempsey (M)
  • 14 Jordi Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 48 Mason Burstow (M)
  • 11 Thierry Gale (M)
  • 10 Sam Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 David Harrington
  • 36 Daeshon Lawrence
  • 3 Chris Forino
  • 54 Tobias Ritchie
  • 15 Robert Apter
  • 19 Amario Cozier-Duberry
  • 27 Rúben Rodrigues

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    50' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kellyman
  2. Cardiff
    52' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Willock · Assist: Alex Robertson
  3. Bolton
    60' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Gale · On: Robert Apter
  4. Bolton
    60' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Christie · On: A. Cozier-Duberry
  5. Bolton
    60' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: R. Rodrigues
  6. Cardiff
    70' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Bagan

    Foul

  7. Cardiff
    77' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Willock · On: Calum Scanlon
  8. Cardiff
    77' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull
  9. Cardiff
    78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Colwill · On: J. Colwill
  10. Bolton
    83' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Burstow · On: T. Ritchie
  11. Cardiff
    88' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: Y. Salech

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Bolton
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 383 382
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 305 294
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by O. Kellyman in the 50th minute gave Cardiff a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ C. Willock's quick follow-up goal in the 52nd minute effectively sealed the victory for Cardiff, dampening Bolton's spirits