Cardiff City 5-4 Burnley — Cardiff City won an extraordinary nine-goal Championship thriller at the Cardiff City Stadium on 7 November 2026, beating Burnley 5-4 after Ollie Tanner scored a stoppage-time winner in a game that swung wildly from start to finish.

Match overview

Cardiff started with intent and took the lead in the seventh minute through Callum Robinson, whose low finish capped a sharp move down the left. Burnley responded well, equalising in the 19th minute when Lyle Foster turned inside the box and found the bottom corner. The first half continued at a frantic pace, with Rubin Colwill restoring Cardiff’s advantage before Zian Flemming leveled again in first-half stoppage time.

After the break, the game opened up completely. Cardiff moved 4-2 ahead through Yakou Méïté and a second goal from Robinson, but Burnley refused to fade. Jaidon Anthony pulled one back, Foster grabbed his second, and suddenly the visitors had made it 4-4 with six minutes remaining. Just as the contest seemed destined for a draw, Tanner arrived late in the box and fired home the winner in the third minute of stoppage time.

Key moments

• 7th minute: Cardiff took the lead through Robinson’s composed low finish after a quick attacking transition.
• 19th minute: Burnley equalised when Foster cut inside and curled a shot into the far corner.
• 33rd minute: Colwill put Cardiff back in front with a well-timed run into the penalty area.
• 45+2 minutes: Flemming made it 2-2 at the break, converting from close range after a set-piece scramble.
• 54th minute: Méïté restored Cardiff’s lead with a powerful finish from the edge of the box.
• 63rd minute: Robinson scored his second of the night to make it 4-2.
• 70th minute: Anthony gave Burnley hope with a low drive across the goalkeeper.
• 84th minute: Foster completed a battling move to level at 4-4.
• 90+3 minutes: Tanner scored the decisive fifth goal for Cardiff, sparking wild celebrations.

Tactical story

This was not a game for defensive purists. Both teams struggled to control transitions, and the midfield areas opened up repeatedly as attacks broke down. Cardiff looked most dangerous when they played forward quickly through the channels, while Burnley’s best moments came from sustained pressure and crosses into the box.

Cardiff’s decision to keep attacking after going 4-2 ahead proved crucial. Rather than sitting deep, they continued to commit players forward, and that ambition was rewarded in stoppage time. Burnley will be frustrated by the manner of the defeat, having fought back so impressively only to switch off at the decisive moment.

Standout performers

Robinson was central to Cardiff’s attacking threat, scoring twice and linking play intelligently. Colwill added creativity and drive from midfield, while Tanner’s late winner capped a lively substitute appearance. For Burnley, Foster was excellent, scoring twice and causing problems with his movement and strength.

Championship impact

The win is a major psychological boost for Cardiff and a result that will be remembered for much longer than a routine three points. Burnley leave with nothing despite scoring four away from home, highlighting the defensive issues that will need to be addressed if they are to maintain a promotion challenge.