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Swindon Town prepares for EFL Cup clash against Cardiff City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Swindon Town prepares for EFL Cup clash against Cardiff City

Summary

Swindon Town faces Cardiff City in the EFL Cup at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday at 15:00 BST. Swindon manager Ian Holloway expressed that he would be "delighted" to replicate last season's close contest, where his side fell 2-1. Cardiff enters the match after an emphatic 4-1 victory over Roma in their pre-season final. The Bluebirds aim to build on last year's quarter-final run, having made key improvements under manager Brian Barry-Murphy, who previously worked with Pep Guardiola. Holloway emphasized the need for a stronger performance this time around and plans to adjust their possession strategy in light of last year’s match.

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By the Numbers

•Swindon Town plays Cardiff City in the EFL Cup on August 8.
•Last year's clash saw Cardiff win 2-1 against Swindon.
•Cardiff won their last pre-season match against Roma 4-1.
•Holloway plans to improve Swindon's approach to possession.
•Cardiff aims to replicate last season's success in the tournament.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Swindon boss Holloway wary of stylish Bluebirds

What they're saying

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Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway insists he would be "delighted" if the League Two side repeat last season's 2-1 defeat by Cardiff City in the EFL Cup. The Bluebirds, who thrashed Italian giants Roma 4-1 in their final pre-season friendly last weekend, kick off the season against the Robins at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST). The teams met at the same stage in the 2025-26 competition, when goals by Cian Ashford and Rubin Colwill earned Cardiff victory on their way to the quarter-finals, where they were beaten by Chelsea.
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