Yousef Salech scored a late winner as Cardiff City came from behind to beat promotion rivals Stevenage and maintain their three-point advantage at the League One summit. Cardiff, who dominated possession and territory throughout, equalised seven minutes later as Callum Robinson struck on the rebound after his initial effort was blocked on the line. Brian Barry-Murphy's side continued to apply pressure and eventually breached League One's tightest defence for a second time in the 82nd minute when top scorer Salech diverted Chris Willock's shot. With second-place Lincoln City victorious at Barnsley, Cardiff's seventh successive home league victory keeps them three points clear at the top and four points in front of Bradford City in third following the Bantams' win against Port Vale. Stevenage, meanwhile, drop down to seventh, one point behind Bolton Wanderers in the last of the play-off spots.

Source: BBC December 29, 2025 22:40 UTC