Cardiff and Wrexham to play first league fixture in 24 years

A 24-year wait: Cardiff City and Wrexham set for a league meeting.

Newsroom17 August 2026 at 11:481 min read

Blue-red symbolism on the field · Illustration: AI

In South Wales, at the Cardiff City stadium, a league fixture will take place between Cardiff City and Wrexham. This is the first league match between the two clubs in 24 years. Cardiff City secured promotion to the second tier (Championship) on their first attempt. The match takes place in South Wales (at the Cardiff City stadium). The match takes place on Monday evening.

Cardiff City secured promotion to the second tier (Championship) on their first attempt. Cardiff City secured promotion to the second tier (Championship) on their first attempt. Cardiff City secured promotion to the second tier (Championship) on their first attempt. Cardiff City secured promotion to the second tier (Championship) on their first attempt.

Source: BBC ↗