

Cardiff travels to Reading with promotion on the line, but a congested schedule and Reading's solid home form set up a tricky League One encounter. This looks like a tactical battle where Cardiff's attacking quality will clash with Reading's defensive resolve at home.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 103 | |
| 2 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 91 | |
| 3 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 | |
| 11 | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 63 | |
| 12 | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 63 | |
| 13 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 60 | |
Reading faced Cardiff on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading in the League One (Regular Season - 44). The match finished Reading 1 — 3 Cardiff.
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Reading vs Cardiff kicks off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 14:00 in the League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading.
The match is played at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England.
This fixture is part of the League One — Regular Season - 44, 2025 season.
The match ended Reading 1 — 3 Cardiff.