Swindon Town crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Cardiff City, with Yousef Salech's first-half brace proving decisive. The striker netted a penalty before adding a second from Cian Ashford's cross, sending the Bluebirds into Round Two. Next fixture: vs Grimsby (away, 2027-02-27) (16th in the table).
What happened in the match?
Cardiff City advanced to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable win over Swindon Town. Yousef Salech opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark, then doubled the lead with a fine finish from Cian Ashford's cross. Swindon Town put up a fight but couldn't find a way past Cardiff's defence.
Salech's reaction to his goals
After the match, Salech spoke to Cardiff City TV about his performance. "I feel comfortable taking penalties," he said. "It's something I've always done. I was very pleased with the second goal-it was an excellent cross by Ash [Cian Ashford]." Salech also praised Swindon Town's performance, noting their physicality made it a tough match.
What's next for Swindon Town?
With their Carabao Cup run over, Swindon Town will now focus on their League Two campaign. Their next fixture is away to Grimsby on 27 February 2027, where they currently sit 16th in the table. The Robins will look to bounce back from this defeat and improve their league position.
