Cardiff City and Stockport County played out a 1-1 draw at the Cardiff City Stadium in an EFL League One encounter on January 24, 2026. The result was a fair reflection of a closely fought match where both teams had periods of dominance but lacked a clinical edge in front of goal. Cardiff opened the scoring midway through the first half with a powerful header from a corner, but Stockport grew into the game and deservedly leveled before the break with a low finish from the edge of the area. The second half saw fewer clear-cut chances, with both midfields canceling each other out, though Stockport will feel they had the better opportunities to snatch all three points late on. The draw means Cardiff remains in the hunt for a top-six spot, while Stockport secures a valuable away point in their battle to move clear of the relegation zone. The Cardiff boss noted his team's solidity but wanted more creativity, while the Stockport manager was pleased with his side's response after going behind.