Cardiff City First Team • 21st March 2026

Blackpool reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press following City’s 0-0 draw with Blackpool at Cardiff City Stadium.

“It is a very disappointing result.” Brian began. “We were so determined to win and wanted to, but today we weren’t able to.

“Against a team who defend so deep with so many numbers, it can be difficult. There were parts of the game where we wanted to play quicker and be more direct to try and make sure we could get to them before they got into real organisation.

Cardiff City U21 • 15th March 2026

U21 | Match Report, Preview, Pre-Match & Post-Match | Fleetwood Town

City U21s made it four games unbeaten with a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood Town.

Despite dominating early on, City found themselves behind when Noah Sawkins' headed finish gave Fleetwood the lead. The young Bluebirds then continued their dominance and found an equaliser through Alyas Debono, who headed home Cody Twose’s corner with 25 minutes played.

Cardiff City U21 • 11th March 2026

U21 | Preview & Pre-Match | Swansea City

Ahead of the contest, U21s coach Darren Purse said: “We owe them one from the game a couple of weeks ago. We need to have some intensity about us, which we didn’t have in the last game. That little bit of quality on the turnover of the ball needs to be better. We’ve got a lot to work on, a lot to digest from the previous game.“We’ve got to put right what was wrong in the previous game because we weren’t near where our levels should be. If we can get to the levels we can, that we know can produce...

Cardiff City U21 • 10th March 2026

U21 | Preview, Pre-Match & Post-Match | Charlton Athletic

After the game, Darren Purse said: “We made hard work of it. They were good to be fair to them. They had the better of us in the first half. We really struggled with managing the way they were playing out, so we adjusted our press a little bit for the second half, and the boys carried it out really well.

“I thought Jake Davies and Trey George were exceptional with their work rate for the team. The moments when we turned the ball over, they had that little bit of quality at times and just lacked a goal from either one of them today. It’s nice to keep a clean sheet. The boys have probably deserved a clean sheet in the last few weeks, and are just delighted to get three points.

Cardiff City Women • 28th February 2026

Adran Premier Report | City Women 1-3 Wrexham AFC | Cardiff

Head Coach Iain Darbyshire made two changes to the side that lost on penalties to Wrexham in the Adran Trophy Final last week, with Fiona Barry and Kerry Walklett coming into the starting XI.

Neither side could take control of the game early on, but it was the visitors who created the first chance as Ava Suckley’s effort was blocked inside the box.

City’s first chance came with 20 minutes played. The ball broke into the box for Fiona Barry, who drove to the byline and clipped a dangerous ball back...

Cardiff City U21 • 27th February 2026

U21 | Match Report, Preview & Pre-Match | Swansea City

Cardiff City’s U21 side came into the South Wales derby off the back of a comfortable 4-1 against Colchester United.

On a rainy night at Leckwith, the Bluebirds had the first chance of the game when Mannie Barton’s low-driven strike forced a diving save out of Joseph Collins in the Swansea goal. With 16 minutes played, the deadlock was broken as the visitors took the lead. Josh Pescatore’s effort found the far corner, beating Danny Higgs. City almost hit back through Rob Tankiewicz as he unleashed a curling effort, which flew just past the post.

Cardiff City U21 • 24th February 2026

U21 | Preview & Pre-Match | Colchester United

Ahead of the contest, goalkeeper Danny Higgs said: “The squad are really looking forward to the game to try and bounce back after the defeat against QPR. We’ve all had a really good week in training. We’re excited to get into the game and try to get a result.

Cardiff City First Team • 17th February 2026

AFC Wimbledon reaction | Ollie Tanner | Cardiff

Ollie Tanner spoke to the press following his brilliant performance and City’s impressive 4-1 against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.

“I think the results say a lot." Ollie began. “We’re scoring lots of goals, not giving away too many, so it’s a really enjoyable period. We just want to keep enjoying it, don’t wish it away and enjoy every minute of it.

Cardiff City First Team • 17th February 2026

Match Report | Cardiff City 4-1 AFC Wimbledon | Cardiff

City extended their unbeaten league run to 12 matches with a dominant 4-1 win over AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.

Brian Barry-Murphy made two changes to the side that beat Luton Town 3-1 on Saturday, as Will Fish and Ryan Wintle came into the starting XI.

Cardiff City U21 • 17th February 2026

U21 | Preview & Pre-Match | QPR

Ahead of the contest, forward Sekou Kaba said: “Everyone’s feeling good. We’ve been working hard in training and getting advice from the coaches, so we’re looking forward to it.

“They are a very good side [QPR]. We just have to play our game and not really look into them too much. Obviously, we still have to analyse to see what they are good at, and see if we can break them down as a team.

“In training, we’ve just been working towards the QPR game and just working on certain things we can improve...

Cardiff City First Team • 14th February 2026

Luton Town reaction | Rubin Colwill | Cardiff

Rubin Colwill spoke to Cardiff City TV after returning from injury and helping the Bluebirds’ to a 3–1 win over Luton Town.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling to be back.” Rubin began. "It’s been a long time out for me, the longest I’ve ever not played football for. To get the reception I got today and the performance from the boys it meant the world to me.

Cardiff City First Team • 14th February 2026

Luton Town reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Cardiff City Head Coach Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press following the Bluebirds’ 3-1 victory over Luton Town.

“We're over the moon with the performance.” Brian began. “I thought we started the game with great intensity, created great chances and scored enough goals to win the game. Against a team of this calibre, we knew we had to be at our best, and, really pleasingly for us, we were.

Cardiff City First Team • 12th February 2026

Pre-Match Press - Luton Town | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Cardiff City Head Coach Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Luton Town.

“I'm over the moon, I suppose, with the circumstances of the Rotherham game only heightening my pleasure at the resulting performance. It was a hugely satisfying day for us all.” Brian began. "The most important thing is to try and do your best and go for the games from the start, and not wait for anything.

Cardiff City U21 • 2nd February 2026

U21 | Preview & Post-Match | AFC Bournemouth

Ahead of the contest, U21 head coach Darren Purse said: “The three days after the Coventry City game on Friday are rest, recovery and reaction. Rest, can we get our recovery in, and can we see a reaction on Monday.

“It’s going to be a tough game. Bournemouth are a really good side. They beat us at home earlier in the season. We’ve got to really up our game with our intensity levels."

Cardiff City U21 • 30th January 2026

U21 | Preview, Pre-Match, Match Report & Post-Match | Coventry City

The Bluebirds found themselves behind with only three minutes played. Victor Madu rose highest to head past the on-rushing Ewan Griffiths. City almost equalised when Noah Williams’ shot was saved, and the rebound fell to Luke Pearce, who reacted quickest and fired an effort goalwards. However, he was somehow denied by Oscar Varney in the Coventry goal.

Cardiff City First Team • 27th January 2026

Match Report | Cardiff City 4-0 Barnsley | Cardiff

City extended their unbeaten run to eight games after a convincing 4-0 win over Barnsley on Tuesday night.

Brian Barry-Murphy made three changes to the side that drew with Stockport County on Saturday. Will Fish, Omari Kellyman and Chris Willock all returned to the starting XI.

Cardiff City First Team • 24th January 2026

Stockport County reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Cardiff City Head Coach Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press after the Bluebirds’ 1-1 draw against Stockport County.

Brian spoke about the injury sustained by Yousef Salech, and gave an update on his condition.

“Yousef’s in hospital, just awaiting a scan on his neck as a precaution. It wasn’t a nice viewing, but we’re very hopeful.

Cardiff City U21 • 20th December 2025

U21 | Preview | Stockport County

LAST TIME OUT

City boosted their hopes of reaching the Premier League Cup knockout stages with a 3–1 win against QPR.

The Bluebirds started strong, with Troy Perrett putting the ball over the bar in the opening stages. Darren Purse’s side kept an intensity to the game, as the ball often finding Tanatswa Nyakuhwa on the right flank.

Cardiff City U21 • 20th January 2025

U21 | Preview & Pre-Match | Bristol City

The hosts took the lead with seven minutes on the clock, as Marley Thelwell found the net, requiring a reaction from the young Bluebirds. The equaliser came just before the break, with summer recruit Charlie O'Brien finding the net.Two second half goals for the Robins secured all three points, coming from Luke Skinner and Jed Meerholz. Darren Purse's side now sit seventh in the PDL South table with 21 points from 14 matches.

The hosts took the lead with seven minutes on the clock, as Marley The...

Cardiff City U21 • 13th January 2026

U21 | Preview, Pre-Match & Match Report | Watford

Watford took the lead with 35 minutes played when Nickson Okosun headed home. The forward then doubled the visitors' lead early in the second half. City found a route back into the game when Cody Twose’s header fell to Trey George, who fired a thunderous volley into the back of the net.

However, the Hornets restored their two-goal lead moments later when Remiero Moutlon curled home after a solo run. There was late hope for the young Bluebirds as Jake Davies’ cross was flicked home by substitute Dan Ola. Despite that, the visitors struck twice in stoppage time through Amar Sanghrajka and Cayden Lamothe to seal all three points.

Cardiff City First Team • 16th December 2025

Chelsea reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press following City’s defeat to Chelsea in the Quarter Final of the Carabao Cup.

“I’m very proud of the players and the effort they put into the performance.” Brian began. “It’s the hope that kills you when you score a goal. I felt we were in the ascendancy and had a great chance to grab a winner, but it wasn’t to be.

Cardiff City U21 • 12th December 2025

U21 | Preview & Pre-Match | QPR

Ahead of the contest, U21 head coach Darren Purse said: “We’re in a good place, after coming off the back of a big win against Stockport in the Premier League Cup. We’ve made it really hard for ourselves with a couple of results earlier on, but for us at the moment, it is a must-win game to give ourselves any possibility of qualifying.

Cardiff City First Team • 6th December 2025

Huddersfield Town reaction | Perry Ng | Cardiff

Perry Ng spoke to the press after City’s 3-2 victory against Huddersfield Town, which marked the Bluebirds’ fourth home league win in a row.

“I thought the first half we blew them away and probably should’ve scored a couple more.” Perry began. “It’s always tougher as a younger group to find ways to win, but today we were outstanding."

Cardiff City First Team • 1st December 2025

Pre-Match Interview - AFC Wimbledon | Dakarai Mafico | Cardiff

Dakarai Mafico spoke to Cardiff City TV ahead of the Bluebirds’ Round of 32 Vertu Trophy tie against AFC Wimbledon.

“We’re really looking forward to it.” Dakarai began. “On a personal note, I haven’t played many games, so for me it’s a really good opportunity to show more of what I can do.