Cardiff City beat Rotherham United 3-0

Cardiff City stretch their unbeaten run with a convincing 3-0 win over Rotherham United at Cardiff City Stadium.

Cardiff City defeat Rotherham United 3-0 with Salech and Turnbull starring

Cardiff City defeated Rotherham United 3-0 at Cardiff City Stadium to extend their unbeaten run this season. Yousef Salech opened the scoring with a header just before half time, and Cian Ashford added a second after the break before captain Rubin Colwill completed the result from close range. Dakarai Mafico started on his debut but was substituted after a tough spell around the 35th minute as City controlled much of the game.

City looked secure in defence and fluent in attack as they pressed high and moved the ball quickly. Turnbull stood out with calm decision making and a keen eye for goal from range and set pieces, while Wintle helped dictate tempo and keep play moving. Mafico’s exit allowed Joel Bagan to tighten the left flank, and the home crowd fed off the growing momentum as the scoreline grew.

The win signals progress under manager Brian Barry-Murphy with a cleaner compact shape and a more clinical attack. The midfield balance between Turnbull and Wintle gave City the upper hand and created space for Salech and Ashford to exploit. Mafico’s early exit is a setback, but the early-season confidence matters as Cardiff build a foundation for tougher fixtures.

If Cardiff can sustain this level of control, and keep the focus in both boxes, they could push further up the table. The challenge will be to maintain consistency across matches and protect leads when opponents raise their intensity.

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The road ahead will test Cardiff’s growing confidence, but the direction is clear.