Cardiff City and Barnsley square off at Cardiff City Stadium at 8:45 PM Jan 27, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the League 1.

Cardiff City enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Barnsley will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Cardiff City hold the edge with 6 wins to Barnsley's 1 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Cardiff City edged it 0-1.

With so much at stake in the League 1, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.