Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Welsh derby returns after 24-year league hiatus
Cardiff City host Wrexham in a league clash for the first time since 2002, with global eyes on the Welsh blockbuster.
Cardiff— – —
NS · Championship
WrexhamCompetition
Championship
Fixture
Cardiff City vs Wrexham
Last meeting
March 2002, Cardiff won 3-2
What happened. Cardiff City and Wrexham meet in a Championship league match for the first time in 24 years, with the game drawing global attention.
- Cardiff secured promotion back to the second tier at the first attempt.
- Both managers express excitement and a buzz in the city.
- The match is a Welsh derby, adding to the occasion.
“It's a Welsh derby and just a great game for both clubs to start.”
— Phil Parkinson
The match is part of the opening weekend of the Championship season, promising a spectacle.
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