Match report

Cardiff Defeats Barnsley 4-0 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
4–0
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Jan 27, 2026

Cardiff stuns Barnsley with an emphatic 4-0 win in the League One fixture. Goals from Perry Ng, Charlie Willock (2), and Ollie Kellyman sealed the victory for Cardiff. Despite early setbacks including yellow cards for Alex Robertson and Eoghan O'Connell, Cardiff maintained their dominance throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff secured a 4-0 victory over Barnsley in League One.
  • • Perry Ng opened the scoring with an early goal (3') assisted by Ollie Tanner.
  • • Charlie Willock doubled Cardiff's lead before halftime (45'), assisted by Olly Kellyman.
  • • Ollie Kellyman scored his first goal of the match (63'), assisted by Charlie Willock.
  • • Charlie Willock completed his brace (69') to seal a comprehensive victory for Cardiff.

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 12 C. Chambers (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 11 O. Tanner (M)
  • 27 J. Colwill (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 H. Tyrer
  • 4 G. Osho
  • 44 R. Kpakio
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 45 C. Ashford
  • 39 I. Davies
  • 47 C. Robinson

Barnsley

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Goodman (G)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 15 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 7 C. O'Keeffe (M)
  • 30 J. Bland (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 8 A. Phillips (F)
  • 19 R. Cleary (F)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 6 M. de Gevigney
  • 14 N. Ogbeta
  • — C. Lennon
  • 39 L. Farrell
  • 45 V. Yoganathan

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    3' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Perry Ng · Assist: Ollie Tanner
  2. Cardiff
    5' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Robertson

    Foul

  3. Barnsley
    17' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Eoghan O'Connell

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    31' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Cleary · On: N. Ogbeta
  5. Cardiff
    45' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Willock · Assist: O. Kellyman
  6. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull
  7. Barnsley
    61' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bland · On: Vimal Yoganathan
  8. Cardiff
    63' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kellyman · Assist: C. Willock
  9. Cardiff
    69' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Willock
  10. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Ashford
  11. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Colwill · On: I. Davies
  12. Cardiff
    71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: C. Robinson
  13. Barnsley
    73' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tennai Watson · On: M. de Gevigney
  14. Barnsley
    73' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: L. Farrell
  15. Cardiff
    79' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: R. Kpakio
  16. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    C. O'Keeffe

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Barnsley
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 76%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 604 332
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 521 252
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Perry Ng's early goal set the tone, giving Cardiff an immediate lead and confidence boost within minutes of kick-off.
  • ▸ Charlie Willock's second-half brace solidified Cardiff's advantage, making it difficult for Barnsley to mount a comeback.