Match report

Cardiff Defeats Stevenage 2-1 in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
2–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Dec 29, 2025

Cardiff managed to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Stevenage in the League One fixture. Despite conceding early, Cardiff found their rhythm and capitalized on key moments towards the end of the match, with goals from C. Robinson and Y. Salech sealing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff defeated Stevenage 2-1 in a League One clash.
  • • P. Patterson opened scoring for Stevenage at minute 57 with an assist from B. Lubala.
  • • C. Robinson equalized for Cardiff at minute 64.
  • • Y. Salech scored the winning goal for Cardiff at minute 82, assisted by C. Willock.

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)
  • 14 D. Turnbull (M)
  • 39 I. Davies (M)
  • 47 C. Robinson (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 22 Y. Salech (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Turner
  • 44 R. Kpakio
  • 48 D. Lawlor
  • 27 J. Colwill
  • 18 A. Robertson
  • 8 O. Kellyman
  • 11 O. Tanner

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 44 P. Patterson (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (M)
  • 30 B. Lubala (M)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 14 S. Earley
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 20 C. Campbell
  • 22 J. Young
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 24 J. Malcolm

Timeline

  1. Stevenage
    54' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    H. White

    Time wasting

  2. Stevenage
    57' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Patterson · Assist: B. Lubala
  3. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Perry Ng · On: R. Kpakio
  4. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Davies · On: O. Kellyman
  5. Cardiff
    64' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Robinson
  6. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Patterson · On: C. Campbell
  7. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Kemp · On: L. Thompson
  8. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Lubala · On: J. Malcolm
  9. Stevenage
    77' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Houghton · On: J. Pattenden
  10. Cardiff
    82' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Salech · Assist: C. Willock
  11. Cardiff
    83' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Turnbull · On: Alex Robertson
  12. Cardiff
    83' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Willock · On: Ollie Tanner
  13. Stevenage
    83' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Reid · On: J. Young
  14. Cardiff
    86' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Robinson · On: J. Colwill
  15. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    L. Thompson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Stevenage
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 61%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 550 243
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 2.80 0.41
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 470 148
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stevenage took an early lead through Patterson's goal but failed to maintain their momentum as Cardiff adjusted and pressed forward.
  • ▸ Cardiff turned the game around with Robinson’s equalizer at 64 minutes, providing a significant boost in morale before Salech’s winning strike.