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Dylan Lawlor unlikely to play for Wales in Nations League fixtures

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Dylan Lawlor unlikely to play for Wales in Nations League fixtures
Summary

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy announced that centre-back Dylan Lawlor is unlikely to be available for Wales' upcoming Nations League matches in Portugal and Denmark. These matches are scheduled for September 24 and 27. Lawlor, who injured his knee while on international duty against Ghana in June, has not yet returned to action. Barry-Murphy noted that while Lawlor is making progress with jogging, he remains far from match fitness, making his return date uncertain. Earlier this year, Lawlor had experienced a similar injury that kept him sidelined for a month.

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  • •Dylan Lawlor injured his knee during a match against Ghana.
  • •Wales will play Nations League matches in Portugal and Denmark in September.
  • •Barry-Murphy confirmed Lawlor is not close to returning.
  • •Lawlor last played for Wales in a World Cup play-off semi-final earlier this year.
  • •No definite timeline for Lawlor's return has been established.
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  • 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Lawlor set to miss Wales' Nations League games
  • 5:35 AMBBC Sport — Lawlor set to miss Wales' Nations League games
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Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy says centre-back Dylan Lawlor is unlikely to be available for Wales' Nations League matches in Portugal and Denmark.

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Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy says centre-back Dylan Lawlor is unlikely to be available for Wales' Nations League matches in Portugal and Denmark.

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