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

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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