The Football 24-7 team have published the current League One table, highlighting the position of Cardiff City.
Cardiff City F.C. League Table – League One
Over the past decade, Cardiff City have experienced a turbulent journey filled with both triumphs and setbacks, reflecting the unpredictable nature of modern football. Their ten-year period has seen them bounce between the Premier League and the Championship, with moments of promise followed by periods of struggle as the club sought to establish long-term stability.
2017 – 2018 Season
The 2017–18 season stands out as a high point in recent history, when Cardiff, under the management of Neil Warnock, achieved automatic promotion to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship. The team’s success was built on organisation, teamwork, and resilience, traits that typified Warnock’s managerial approach. However, their stay in the top flight was short-lived, as the club were relegated the following season despite several spirited performances and a strong team spirit that endeared them to fans across the country.
Since then, Cardiff have remained in the Championship, navigating seasons of mixed fortunes. The club has frequently flirted with the play-off positions but has also faced battles to avoid dropping into League One. Periods of managerial change and inconsistent form have made it difficult to maintain momentum. Despite this, Cardiff have continued to rely on a core of hardworking players and the passionate support of their fanbase, which remains one of the most loyal in Welsh football.
2024 – 2025 Season Highlights
As of the 2024–25 season, Cardiff City’s relegation to League One marks a challenging moment for the club, but also an opportunity to reset and rebuild. With exemplary leadership and a renewed focus on developing young talent, Cardiff hopes to replicate their previous comebacks, aiming to return stronger to the Championship and, perhaps one day, back to the Premier League.
Cardiff City – Historic League Standings
2015-16 Championship (2nd tier) 8th
2016-17 Championship 12th
2017-18 Championship 2nd (promoted)
2018-19 Premier League (1st tier) 18th (relegated)
2019-20 Championship 5th
2020-21 Championship 8th
2021-22 Championship 18th
2022-23 Championship 21st
2023-24 Championship 12th
2024-25 Championship 24th (relegated)
