Cardiff City have made an encouraging start to the 2025–26 League One campaign under head coach Brian Barry-Murphy, who took charge in June on a three-year deal. The Bluebirds currently sit third in the table, having accumulated seven wins, two draws, and two losses, placing them just two points behind the league leaders. The team’s early performances suggest they are serious contenders for promotion back to the Championship.<br /><br />Barry-Murphy has brought a possession-based, ball-playing philosophy to Cardiff, focusing on control and building from the back. This approach has improved the team’s defensive structure, with Cardiff conceding an average of just 0.82 goals per game.
