Brian Barry-Murphy calls for calm following Cardiff City winless Championship start

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Brian Barry-Murphy calls for calm following Cardiff City winless Championship start
Summary

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has asked for patience from supporters following a difficult start to the Championship campaign. The club currently sits in the relegation zone after picking up only three points from their first five matches. A 2-0 loss to Portsmouth on Saturday contributed to the poor run, and the manager emphasized that his young squad requires time to develop consistency. Adding to the team's challenges, several players are unavailable due to injury, including captain Calum Chambers and forward Isaak Davies. Cardiff faces Stoke at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening as they seek their first victory of the season.

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  • Cardiff sits in the relegation zone with three points after five games.
  • The team lost 2-0 to Portsmouth on Saturday.
  • Calum Chambers, Dylan Lawlor, and Will Fish are unavailable for Tuesday's match.
  • Isaak Davies remains sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury during training.
  • Cardiff hosts Stoke on Tuesday at 19:45 BST.
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Brian Barry-Murphy insists Cardiff should not be too downbeat about their unfavourable league position after a winless start to the Championship campaign.

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