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Cardiff City, Swansea City, and Wrexham compete in Welsh Championship derbies

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Cardiff City, Swansea City, and Wrexham compete in Welsh Championship derbies
Summary

Cardiff City, Swansea City, and Wrexham will compete together in the Championship for the first time in 45 years this season. This follows Cardiff's immediate promotion back from League One and Wrexham's ascension after nearly missing the playoffs last year. The teams have only shared a division on six previous occasions, with the last instance occurring in 1994-95. Historically, all three clubs faced each other in the second tier most recently during the 1980-81 season. Their imminent clashes mark a significant moment in Welsh football.

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  • •Cardiff City, Swansea City, and Wrexham reunite in the Championship for 2026-27.
  • •Wrexham's promotion last season allows for renewed rivalries.
  • •This is the first time all three clubs are in the same division since 1981.
  • •The trio has only competed together six times in history.
  • •Cardiff and Wrexham last faced off in the EFL Cup last season.
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  • 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide
  • 3:48 AMBBC Sport — Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide
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The new Championship season sees Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham competing together in the second tier for the first time in 45 years.

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The new Championship season sees Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham competing together in the second tier for the first time in 45 years.

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