The Bluebirds host Wrexham on their return to the Championship as the season begins with a blockbuster clash in the Welsh capital
Following a long weekend of watching rivals play, Cardiff City and Wrexham finally begin their respective 2026/27 league campaigns.
The Welsh sides meet in what promises to be a highly intriguing encounter between Championship returners Cardiff and promotion aimers Wrexham.
The pair haven’t faced each other regularly over recent years, though the Bluebirds were victorious in the previous meeting, which took place during Brian Barry-Murphy’s side’s run to the Carabao Cup quarter finals last season, where they eventually were defeated by Chelsea.
Cardiff look to start their return to the Championship with three points, following an immediate return back to the second tier, after a one-season spell in League One.
The Red Dragons will also be intending on a fast start to their second season in the Championship, with Phil Parkinson’s men hoping they can go one step further than their first attempt at promotion, after being two points off eventual play off winners Hull in the league standings.
Here is everything you need to know…
What time is Cardiff City vs Wrexham?
Cardiff vs Wrexham kicks off at 8pm on Monday, August 17, at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
Is Cardiff City vs Wrexham on TV?
Cardiff vs Wrexham will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7pm.
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Cardiff City v Wrexham team news
Cardiff City: Barry-Murphy has spoken about the possibility of Rubin Colwill’s involvement, saying: “Rubin’s doing really well and making great progress. He has a chance.”
The Bluebirds boss also gave an update on the duration of Will Fish’s absence: “Will Fish is having surgery on a hernia on Monday. He’ll be out for three months.”
However, Gabriel Osho was deemed fit enough to feature.
Wrexham: Phil Parkinson is also with his injury concerns, as Josh Windass was confirmed to be out of the all-Welsh clash.
The Wrexham manager said: “The squad’s decent, but we need Sheafy and Josh back in that which has been a frustration for those two over pre-season.”
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