Welsh clubs finalize pre-season fixtures ahead of new EFL campaign

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Welsh clubs finalize pre-season fixtures ahead of new EFL campaign
Summary

Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham, and Newport County are set to commence their pre-season schedules. The teams aim to prepare for their competitive campaigns, which begin mid-August. Cardiff City will return to the Championship after gaining promotion. Wrexham focuses on a playoff push following a seventh-place finish last season, while Swansea looks to build momentum under manager Vitor Matos. Newport aims to improve after narrowly avoiding relegation last term. Several friendly matches are scheduled, including fixtures against teams like AS Roma and Manchester United.

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  • Cardiff City will play AS Roma on August 1.
  • Swansea City faces CD Leganes on August 1.
  • Wrexham will compete against Manchester United on July 18.
  • Newport County has several friendlies scheduled, including against Reading.
  • The Carabao Cup begins the first weekend of August.
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  • 2:13 PMYahoo SportsYour guide to Welsh football's pre-season fixtures
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BBC Sport Wales tracks the pre-season campaigns of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham and Newport County.

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