The 2017-18 campaign delivered a triumphant, promotion-winning season for Cardiff City as The Bluebirds, under the masterful guidance of Neil Warnock, clinched a dramatic 2nd-place finish in the Championship to secure their return to the Premier League. The success was built on immense physical grit and a superb defensive record, conceding a joint-league-best 39 goals. Callum Paterson led the league scoring charts for the side with 10 crucial goals, anchoring a campaign defined by tactical efficiency and lethal set-pieces that remains a triumphant and emotional chapter in the club's modern history.