Match report
Cardiff Defeats Rotherham 3-0 in League One Clash
Rotherham
0–3
FT
Cardiff
Feb 7, 2026
Cardiff demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to secure a 3-0 victory over Rotherham in their crucial League One encounter. Early challenges notwithstanding, Cardiff capitalized on a red card against Rotherham's Richard Wintle at the 21st minute and converted their numerical advantage into goals. Ollie Kellyman, Charlie Willock, and Idris Davies were pivotal in steering Cardiff to this comprehensive win.
Key Facts
- • Cardiff defeated Rotherham by a score of 3-0.
- • Richard Wintle received a red card for Rotherham at the 21st minute, leaving them with ten men.
- • Ollie Kellyman scored Cardiff's first goal in the 43rd minute.
- • Charlie Willock extended Cardiff's lead to 2-0 with his strike in the 58th minute.
- • Idris Davies sealed the victory for Cardiff by scoring the third goal from a David Turnbull assist at the 90+0 minutes.
Lineups
Rotherham
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Dawson (G)
- 2 J. Rafferty (D)
- 3 Z. Jules (D)
- 15 J. Baptiste (D)
- 36 E. Adegboyega (D)
- 8 K. Spence (M)
- 7 J. Powell (M)
- 6 R. James (M)
- 17 S. McWilliams (M)
- 24 H. Gray (F)
- 10 S. Nombe (F)
Substitutes
- 13 T. Cann
- 11 A. Martha
- 28 B. Cover
- 20 D. Watmore
- 16 D. Yearwood
- 18 L. Agbaire
- 29 G. Biancheri
Cardiff
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 N. Trott (G)
- 38 P. Ng (D)
- 2 W. Fish (D)
- 4 G. Osho (D)
- 3 J. Bagan (D)
- 6 R. Wintle (M)
- 18 A. Robertson (M)
- 11 O. Tanner (M)
- 8 O. Kellyman (M)
- 16 C. Willock (M)
- 27 J. Colwill (F)
Substitutes
- 12 C. Chambers
- 14 D. Turnbull
- 39 I. Davies
- 23 C. Scanlon
- 45 C. Ashford
- 44 R. Kpakio
- 47 C. Robinson
Timeline
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11' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardOllie Tanner
Argument
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21' Cardiff Card · Red CardR. Wintle
Professional foul last man
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41' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardW. Fish
Foul
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43' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalO. Kellyman · Assist: Ollie Tanner
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Powell · On: A. Martha
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rafferty · On: B. Cover
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58' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalC. Willock · Assist: Ollie Tanner
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65' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Adegboyega · On: G. Biancheri
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65' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Kellyman · On: D. Turnbull
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65' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Willock · On: C. Ashford
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72' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardA. Martha
Argument
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74' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Spence · On: D. Yearwood
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76' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: Alex Robertson · On: R. Kpakio
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77' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4Off: Ollie Tanner · On: I. Davies
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79' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardS. Nombe
Simulation
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86' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardD. Turnbull
Foul
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90'+3 Rotherham Card · Yellow CardJ. Baptiste
Foul
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90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5Off: Gabriel Osho · On: C. Chambers
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90' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalI. Davies · Assist: D. Turnbull
Match Stats
| Stat | Rotherham | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 385 | 356 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 305 | 290 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card to Richard Wintle in the 21st minute dramatically shifted momentum, giving Cardiff an advantage and setting up their offensive onslaught.
- ▸ Ollie Kellyman's goal in the 43rd minute capitalized on Rotherham's numerical disadvantage, creating a psychological edge for Cardiff.