With full-time at St James Park coming five minutes before the whistle in Reading, there was a jubilant final few minutes of celebration before it was finally confirmed. Cardiff City straight back up at the first attempt! Championship again, ole ole!
FINAL SCORE: READING 1-3 CARDIFF CITY
Reading: Pereira, Burns, O’Connor, Dorsett, Nyambe (Abrefa 88′), Wing, Rinomhota (Fraser 88′), Roberts (Ritchie 88′), Kyerewaa, Lane (Marriott 74′), Ehibhatiomhan. Subs Not Used: Norcott, Patton, Stickland.
Cardiff City: Trott, Ng, Osho, Lawlor (Fish 82’), Bagan, Wintle, Robertson (Turnbull 67′), R.Colwill (J.Colwill 82’), Tanner (Robinson 90’), Willock (Salech 82’), Kellyman. Subs Not Used: Turner, Scanlon.