Numbers behind Barry-Murphy's first year at Cardiff

[Huw Evans Picture Agency] Brian Barry-Murphy celebrates one year in charge of Cardiff City today (16 June), little more than a month after guiding the Bluebirds back into the Championship. The Irishman signed a three-year contract with the club last summer and led Cardiff to automatic promotion from League One in his debut campaign in the Welsh capital. Cardiff were victorious in 27 of their 46 league games last season at a win rate of 58.7%. Their 91 points came at an impressive rate of 1.98 points per game. They also bagged a league-high of 90 goals in the third tier last season at a rate of 1.96 goals per game. In addition to their stunning exploits in the league, Cardiff enjoyed a memorable run to the quarter-finals of the League Cup. The Bluebirds beat Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town on their own patch before securing successive away triumphs over Burnley and Wrexham. The run was ultimately ended by Premier League Chelsea who beat the Bluebirds 3-1 in the Welsh capital in December. But with all cup competitions included, Barry-Murphy has a win rate of 58.9% from his 56 competitive matches as head coach so far. The 47-year-old was twice named EFL League One Manager of the Month in his debut campaign in south Wales. And having led the club back into the second tier at the first attempt, Barry-Murphy is now seeking to continue his remarkable record at Cardiff so far in 2026-27.