Cardiff City secured an impressive 3-0 away win against Rotherham United in a one-sided English Football League One clash at the New York Stadium on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The result marked a strong return to form for the Welsh side, who capitalized on defensive errors to claim all three points with ease. Cardiff opened the scoring from a corner in the 15th minute and doubled their lead from the penalty spot just before halftime. Rotherham's hopes of a comeback were dashed early in the second half when Cardiff added a third on a swift counter-attack. The home side struggled to create meaningful chances throughout, with Cardiff's defense remaining organized and untroubled. The victory propelled Cardiff up the League One table, while Rotherham's defeat left them hovering dangerously above the relegation places. The Cardiff manager praised his team's "professionalism and clinical edge," while the Rotherham boss called the performance "unacceptable."