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Calum Chambers of Cardiff celebrates at full time,(Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd)<\/p>\nHere is how the Bluebirds players rated in the 1-0 win over Stevenage<\/p>\n
22:17, 09 Dec 2025Updated 22:21, 09 Dec 2025<\/p>\n
Calum Chambers of Cardiff celebrates at full time,(Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd)<\/p>\n
Cardiff City extended their lead at the top of League One to four points after battling to a gritty 1-0 victory at Stevenage, sealed by a superb late strike from substitute Callum Robinson.<\/p>\n
On a night hampered by severe weather<\/a> and travel delays \u2013 with kick-off pushed back 15 minutes \u2013 the Bluebirds were dragged into a bruising, stop-start encounter that prevented them from finding any real fluency. But when the big moment arrived, Robinson stepped up with a moment of real class to snatch a vital three points and underline Cardiff\u2019s promotion credentials<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here is how the players rated at the Lamex Stadium…<\/p>\n Nathan Trott 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Had very little to do aside from gathering a couple of routine crosses. Distribution couldn\u2019t get Cardiff<\/a> up the pitch in a scrappy match.<\/p>\n Perry Ng 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Came closest to scoring with a clever chest-and-volley just wide. Saw plenty of the ball going forward and also defended manfully throughout.<\/p>\n Will Fish 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Solid in his duels and cleared his lines well. Forced into a few awkward defensive moments but handled them calmly before going down injured on a couple of occasions. Was really in the wars.<\/p>\n Calum Chambers 8 (star man)<\/strong><\/p>\n Dealt with Stevenage\u2019s direct balls down the channels. Not overly stretched but had to be switched on throughout a bruising encounter. Skipper led well from the back.<\/p>\n Joel Bagan 7<\/strong><\/p>\n One of Cardiff\u2019s brighter outlets. Skinned his marker to win a dangerous free-kick and delivered a teasing cross or two, though end product was limited.<\/p>\n Ryan Wintle 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Stevenage put bodies around him, but he produced one lovely ball in behind for Willock to spark an attack early on. Another solid outing from the midfielder.<\/p>\n Alex Robertson 8<\/strong><\/p>\n His set-piece delivery was good and he looked composed in midfield. Always wanted the ball and was always careful with it under pressure. Links nicely with Wintle in there.<\/p>\n Joel Colwill 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Had Cardiff\u2019s best sight of goal before the winner, smashing the crossbar with a first-time effort just after the break. Worked hard off the ball in a scrappy contest, Cardiff do just lack that spark when he plays in the 10, though.<\/p>\n Cian Ashford 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Showed terrific work-rate, pinching the ball high up at one stage, but that final action just wasn’t there tonight. Battled really well in a physical encounter.<\/p>\n Yousef Salech 6<\/strong><\/p>\n Wrestled with Stevenage\u2019s centre-backs all evening and won a few free-kicks. Starved of any meaningful chances, though.<\/p>\n Chris Willock 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Offered some real creativity on the left. Won fouls, linked nicely in advanced areas and delivered some dangerous crosses. That left-hand side dovetailed nicely.<\/p>\n Subs<\/strong><\/p>\n Omari Kellyman (Colwill 61) 6 – Showed a couple of nice touches. His deflected pass led to Robinson’s stunner.<\/p>\n David Turnbull (Robertson 81) 6 – Ticked play along nicely when he came on.<\/p>\n Isaak Davies (Willock 81) 6 – Ran hard without impacting much in the later stages.<\/p>\n Callum Robinson (Ashford 81) 8 – A match-winning contribution. Only needed one sight on goal and, bang, pulled the trigger to produce a stunning finish.<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n *Sign up to our daily Bluebirds newsletter here<\/a> and our WhatsApp channel here<\/a>. Cardiff City correspondent Glen Williams<\/strong> is also on social media. 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