Cardiff City come from 4-1 down to beat Burnley 5-4

Cardiff City recovered from a 4-1 deficit to beat Burnley 5-4 at Cardiff City Stadium, with Alex Robertson scoring the stoppage-time winner in a remarkable comeback.

Brian Barry-Murphy’s side appeared to be in serious trouble after an hour, but a late surge turned the match around. Salech, brought on for Ollie Tanner in the 63rd minute, scored twice to help haul Cardiff back into the contest. Jack Moylan also converted a penalty during the comeback.

Robertson’s winner completed a dramatic personal turnaround. A cross had deflected off him and into his own net to give Burnley a 4-1 lead. In stoppage time, he sent a powerful strike into the net to secure Cardiff’s fifth goal and the victory.

Rubin Colwill was rated Cardiff’s standout performer, receiving nine out of 10. He supplied two assists and was central to the hosts’ attacking play. Chris Willock also earned a nine, after causing Burnley problems with his running and skill and setting up Robertson’s decisive goal.

Salech was given the same rating for his impact from the bench. Tanner, whom he replaced, had scored when a Colwill effort ricocheted off him. Cian Ashford helped create Salech’s first goal, while Moylan became more threatening after Salech’s introduction and scored from the penalty spot.

Calum Scanlon came on for Krystian Bielik in the 71st minute and brought pace down the left as Cardiff sought an equaliser and then a winner. Joel Colwill and Ronan Kpakio were introduced in the closing stages, replacing Moylan and Willock respectively.

Cardiff’s defence had endured a difficult afternoon before the comeback. Goalkeeper Nathan Trott conceded four, but the assessment credited him with important saves and noted that he had little protection from the players in front of him. Full-back Perry Ng continued to push forward despite defensive demands.

Bielik and Will Fish were each rated five after struggling against Burnley’s attack. Fish appeared to be carrying a knock, while Joel Bagan received a six and was described as one of Cardiff’s steadier defenders during a match in which pressure came down his flank early on.

The result was a 5-4 home win after Cardiff had fallen three goals behind. Robertson’s late strike finished a comeback driven by Salech’s two goals and Colwill’s creative contribution.

Information on this page is refreshed from the connected theuk.fyi services when the interactive page loads.