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Cardiff City faces Wrexham in Championship opener on Monday

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cardiff City faces Wrexham in Championship opener on Monday

Summary

Cardiff City hosts Wrexham for their EFL Championship opener on Monday, August 17, at Cardiff City Stadium. Both clubs are eager to start the new season positively, with Cardiff returning from relegation and Wrexham aiming for playoff contention after a strong first season. Cardiff enters the match after a pre-season that included a notable 4-1 win against AS Roma and a recent 3-2 victory over Swindon Town in the Carabao Cup. Conversely, Wrexham suffered a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in their opening cup match. The long-standing rivalry adds to the significance of this match, with both teams seeking their first win of the season in front of a sold-out crowd.

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•Match kicks off at 8:00 PM BST on August 17, 2026.
•Cardiff City won their Carabao Cup opener 3-2 against Swindon Town.
•Wrexham lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.
•Cardiff City rebounded from a 6-0 pre-season loss to FC Midtjylland.
•This match continues a historic rivalry in Welsh football.

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Wrexham head to the Cardiff City Stadium to face the Bluebirds for a Monday night Welsh derby to open both of their EFL Championship campaigns.Brian Barry-Murphy will be hoping that he can guide Cardi...
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