Blades and Cardiff draw 2-2 in Championship action

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Blades and Cardiff draw 2-2 in Championship action
Summary

Sheffield United and Cardiff City played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday at Cardiff City Stadium. Despite leading for much of the first half, Sheffield United left with a point as both teams remain winless in the Championship this season. Cardiff fielded primarily players from last season's promotion-winning squad, with manager Brian Barry-Murphy focused on upcoming matches against Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth. Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder praised Cardiff’s well-coached squad, noting their strong start to the campaign and the challenges they may face in the long season ahead.

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  • Match ended in a 2-2 draw on August 30 at Cardiff City Stadium.
  • Chris Wilder commended Cardiff's squad and coaching.
  • Both teams remain winless in the Championship so far.
  • Cardiff prepares for upcoming games against QPR and Portsmouth.
  • Wilder highlighted the rigors of Championship football.
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  • 6:24 AMYahoo SportsBlades boss Wilder 'really impressed' by Cardiff
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Chris Wilder believes Cardiff City can thrive in the Championship this season, despite the Bluebirds have not following Wrexham and Birmingham's lead by spending big after promotion from League One. Sheffield United boss Wilder was happy to leave the Cardiff City Stadium with a point on Saturday despite the fact they led for much of the first half. Cardiff included only two players – Jack Moylan and debutant Krystian Bielik – who were not part of Brian Barry-Murphy's promotion-winning squad last season.

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