Cardiff City vs Norwich City Highlights - August 25, 2026

Norwich City beat Cardiff City 2-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Cardiff City Stadium.

Yousef Salech (90'+3') scored for Cardiff City. Mathias Kvistgaarden (25'), Ante Crnac (78') scored for Norwich City.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Alex Robertson sent an effort off target for Cardiff City (11'). A block denied Anthony Musaba on 18 minutes.

Moments later, David Turnbull shot wide for Cardiff City on 22 minutes.

Mathias Kvistgaarden scored for Norwich City on 25 minutes after a pass from Jacob Wright.

Soon after, the referee cautioned Perry Ng of Cardiff City on 27 minutes. Liam Gibbs tested the goalkeeper for Norwich City (30').

Shortly afterwards, Isaak Davies was booked for Cardiff City (33'). Callum Robinson forced a save for Cardiff City on 39 minutes.

After the break, Liam Gibbs saw a shot blocked (48'). The referee cautioned Pelle Mattsson of Norwich City on 50 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out David Turnbull’s effort (55'). A block denied Liam Gibbs on 57 minutes.

Yousef Salech could not find the target for Cardiff City (69'). Jack Stacey picked out Ante Crnac, who scored for Norwich City (78').

Rubin Colwill was booked for Cardiff City (84'). Yousef Salech found the net for Cardiff City (90'+3').

Substitutions: Cardiff City 5, Norwich City 5.

Cardiff City controlled 65.5% of possession. Cardiff City had 11 shots with 3 on target, while Norwich City had 12 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Cardiff City 1, Norwich City 2. Corners: Cardiff City 5, Norwich City 3.

Cardiff City completed the most passes, 597 in total at 84.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.