3 – 1
“Jack Moylan opens the scoring for Cardiff, finishing off a move assisted by Yousef Salech after Charlton had already survived two early offside calls and a blocked shot.”
Pivotal“Yousef Salech doubles Cardiff's lead after a sustained spell of pressure that included blocked shots from Alex Robertson and Jack Moylan and a save denying Tyreece Campbell.”
Pivotal“Charlton hit back almost immediately through Amari'i Bell, assisted by Tyler Bindon, giving the visitors hope of a way back into the game just five minutes after falling 2-0 behind.”
Pivotal“Jack Moylan restores Cardiff's two-goal cushion with his second of the match, capping a spell of pressure that saw Ollie Tanner and Chris Willock both denied moments earlier.”
Pivotal
Cardiff City
Charlton Athletic
Outstanding performance
Cardiff City•MidfielderCardiff City dismantled Charlton Athletic in a first half that produced three goals and set the tone for a comfortable home win. Jack Moylan was at the heart of everything, scoring twice and assisting Yousef Salech's goal as Cardiff raced into a 2-0 lead inside 24 minutes. Charlton briefly threatened a comeback when Amari'i Bell pulled one back within minutes, but Cardiff's control of possession (62%) and territory (75 dangerous attacks to 17) meant the response never truly materialised, and Moylan's second goal on 61 minutes settled the contest. The second half fizzled into a stream of substitutions and bookings rather than genuine drama, with Cardiff content to see out a result built on first-half efficiency in front of goal.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Joel Colwill takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
David Turnbull takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Joshua Edwards replaces Dan McNamara.
Sonny Carey comes on for Miles Leaburn.
On comes Dylan Lawlor, off goes Gabriel Osho.
Calum Scanlon is on, and Jack Moylan is off.
Jack Moylan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Joel Colwill attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Offside.
Perry Ng takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Charlie Kelman's right-footed shot is saved.
Charlie Kelman is on, and Conor Coventry is off.
Cian Ashford is substituted for Ollie Tanner.
Ollie Tanner takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Ollie Tanner takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Tyreece Campbell takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Joel Bagan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
David Turnbull is on, and Chris Willock is off.
Jack MoylanJack Moylan takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Ollie Tanner
Goal! Jack Moylan scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Ollie Tanner.
Jack Moylan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Chris Willock takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ollie Tanner takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Joel Colwill's header is saved.
Jack Moylan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Karlan Ahearne-Grant takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Perry Ng takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Perry Ng takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Oliver SkippYellow CardYellow card shown to Oliver Skipp.
Yousef Salech attempts a header but misses the shot.
Timothy Ouma is on, and Tyler Bindon is off.
Amarii Bell comes on for Millenic Alli.
First half ends with a score of 2-1.
Joel BaganYellow CardJoel Bagan receives a yellow card.
Ollie Tanner takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Yousef Salech takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Joel Colwill takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Dan McNamara receives a yellow card.
Ollie Tanner takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ollie TannerYellow CardOllie Tanner receives a yellow card.
Jack Moylan takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Tyreece CampbellTyreece Campbell scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Tyler Bindon
Goal! Amarii Bell scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Tyler Bindon.
Yellow card issued to Alex Robertson.
Yousef SalechYousef Salech takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Jack Moylan
Goal! Yousef Salech scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Jack Moylan.
Tyreece Campbell takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Jack Moylan takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Alex Robertson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Chris Willock takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jack MoylanJack Moylan takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Yousef Salech
Goal! Jack Moylan scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Yousef Salech.
Miles Leaburn takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Offside.
Offside.
Shot by Ivan Mesik with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Elliot Bell.
