Cardiff earned the most dramatic point on their return to the Sky Bet Championship as Rubin Colwill's 98th‑minute free‑kick secured a 1‑1 draw against Wrexham at Cardiff City Stadium, the first meeting between the two Welsh sides in 24 years.

Kieffer Moore opened the scoring after 2:26 with a strike, his seventh goal against Cardiff, as Danny Imray's ball over the top found him easily; Nathan Trott had to chase the ball, and the match featured several key moments including a save by debutant Anthony Patterson, a header by Callum Doyle that was tipped over, a header by Moore that struck the top of the bar, a shot by Callum Doyle that crashed off the left-hand post, and a late header by Dom Hyam that hit the crossbar before George Dobson's foul led to Rubin's decisive free‑kick.

Brian Barry‑Murphy described the night as difficult yet enjoyable, saying Cardiff showed quality, felt they might get one more chance, and praised Rubin for providing the defining moment, while Phil Parkinson lamented Wrexham’s failure to kill the game and highlighted a cheap free‑kick that led to the equaliser.

The result means Wrexham missed a chance for a play‑off spot, while Cardiff continue their Championship campaign, with next fixtures awaiting them.