Cardiff's youthful team earned promotion from League One with 91 points.

What's next for Cardiff's youngsters?

Nathan Blake, ex-Wales striker, wonders if they can succeed in the Championship. Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy gave many academy products a first-team chance.

Can Cardiff's youngsters step up?

Blake says it remains to be seen how they fare against better opponents. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in League One, 91 pts | | Goals this season | 90 scored, 50 conceded | Cardiff's recent form has been LWWWD, with 27 wins and 10 draws from 46 games.

What does the future hold?

Their next fixture is vs Forest Green on 2026-07-25. Blake praises Barry-Murphy for bringing through youngsters and signing experienced players. Cardiff's title race saw them finish 12 points behind leaders Lincoln. Their last result was a 5-4 loss to Mansfield Town on 2026-05-02.

Key players and managers

Nathan Blake and Brian Barry-Murphy will be key figures in Cardiff's Championship campaign.