Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:24 am
Nathan Trott 6
Had very little to do aside from gathering a couple of routine crosses. Distribution couldn’t get Cardiff up the pitch in a scrappy match.
Perry Ng 7
Came closest to scoring with a clever chest-and-volley just wide. Saw plenty of the ball going forward and also defended manfully throughout.
Will Fish 8
Solid in his duels and cleared his lines well. Forced into a few awkward defensive moments but handled them calmly before going down injured on a couple of occasions. Was really in the wars.
Calum Chambers 8 (star man)
Dealt with Stevenage’s direct balls down the channels. Not overly stretched but had to be switched on throughout a bruising encounter. Skipper led well from the back.
Joel Bagan 7
One of Cardiff’s brighter outlets. Skinned his marker to win a dangerous free-kick and delivered a teasing cross or two, though end product was limited.
Ryan Wintle 7
Stevenage put bodies around him, but he produced one lovely ball in behind for Willock to spark an attack early on. Another solid outing from the midfielder.
Alex Robertson 8
His set-piece delivery was good and he looked composed in midfield. Always wanted the ball and was always careful with it under pressure. Links nicely with Wintle in there.
Joel Colwill 6
Had Cardiff’s best sight of goal before the winner, smashing the crossbar with a first-time effort just after the break. Worked hard off the ball in a scrappy contest, Cardiff do just lack that spark when he plays in the 10, though.
Cian Ashford 7
Showed terrific work-rate, pinching the ball high up at one stage, but that final action just wasn't there tonight. Battled really well in a physical encounter.
Yousef Salech 6
Wrestled with Stevenage’s centre-backs all evening and won a few free-kicks. Starved of any meaningful chances, though.
Chris Willock 7
Offered some real creativity on the left. Won fouls, linked nicely in advanced areas and delivered some dangerous crosses. That left-hand side dovetailed nicely.
Subs
Omari Kellyman (Colwill 61) 6
Showed a couple of nice touches. His deflected pass led to Robinson's stunner.
David Turnbull (Robertson 81) 6
Ticked play along nicely when he came on.
Isaak Davies (Willock 81) 6
Ran hard without impacting much in the later stages.
Callum Robinson (Ashford 81) 8
A match-winning contribution. Only needed one sight on goal and, bang, pulled the trigger to produce a stunning finish.