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Wrexham Vs Cardiff City Stats Ahead Of First Competitive Meeting In More Than 20 Years

James Chittick Written by Sports EditorJames Chittick
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We’ve taken a look at some of the best Wrexham Vs Cardiff City stats as the two Welsh clubs prepare to face off in EFL Cup action on Tuesday. 

With just 16 teams left in the Carabao Cup, it’s an all-Welsh affair at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.

Backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham have rocketed up the leagues under their trans-Atlantic overlords.

Having climbed from the National League to the Championship, they are now in a division above Cardiff City for the first time in recent memory.

Such has been the club’s rise that Wrexham were linked with Kevin de Bruyne over the summer.

Cardiff, meanwhile, have been steadily declining since their relegation from the Premier League in 2019.

They are now playing in the third tier for the first time since 2003.

Chasing an immediate return to the Championship, they now face a trip to North Wales for the first time in over two decades.

Ahead of the action, we’ve picked out some of the best Wrexham Vs Cardiff City stats from games gone by.

Wrexham Vs Cardiff City Stats

As the oldest club in Wales, and third-oldest professional club in the world, Wrexham lay claim to being the birthplace of Welsh football.

But Cardiff are the most successful side in terms of silverware in the English pyramid.

The Bluebirds remain the only Welsh club to lift the FA Cup, winning it back in 1927.

Wrexham edge it in terms of Welsh Cup wins, though, with 23 wins to Cardiff’s 22.

Wrexham Vs Cardiff City Head-To-Head Record

Despite the long history and rivalry between these clubs, they have only met 23 times over the years.

Cardiff have the slight advantage in terms of head-to-head, winning 11 times to Wrexham’s nine, with three draws.

Only one player has ever scored twice in this fixture, with former Wrexham striker Gary Bennett twice netting against Cardiff.

The last time they faced off was in March 2004, with Wrexham winning 9-8 on penalties in the Welsh Cup semi-finals at the Racecourse.

Wrexham Vs Cardiff stats

Alan Lee had given Cardiff the lead after just over half an hour, before Wrexham equalised through Chris Llewellyn.

Andy Campbell’s 83rd-minute strike looked to have won it for the visitors, before a stoppage-time equaliser from Wrexham’s Chris Armstrong forced extra time.

Wrexham Vs Cardiff City Prediction

Hosts Wrexham have won just once in their last six in all competitions, but have also avoided defeat in all but one of those games.

Phil Parkinson’s Red Dragons sit 16th in the Championship, five points below the playoffs and five points above the bottom three.

Cardiff, meanwhile, have been inconsistent lately, despite sitting second in League One and only two points below leaders Stockport with a game in hand.

Wrexham form (All Competitions): DDDLWD

Cardiff City form (All Competitions): WLWLWL

In terms of team news, Wrexham are expected to stick with a similar team to that which impressed in their 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough at the weekend.

They are still going to be missing all of Ben Sheaf, Oliver Rathbone, Danny Ward, Jay Rodriguez, Elliot Lee and Andy Cannon, limiting Phil Parkinson’s options.

For Cardiff, goalkeeper Jak Alnwick and winger Ollie Tanner are both sidelined through injury.

Aside from that, Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy is also predicted to field as strong a side as possible.

Wrexham Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, Coady, Doyle; Kabore, Dobson, Thomason, O’Brien, Cacace; Windass, Broadhead

Cardiff City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Trott; Ng, Fish, Lawlor, Bagan; Robertson, Wintle; Kellyman, Colwill, Davies; Salech

As for predictions, this is one that we reckon could go either way.

Cardiff have impressed at times in League One, but their inconsistency could cost them.

However, the form guide suggests they’re due a win.

Wrexham have lost just once in six games, but have notable more injuries to contend with than their opponents.

But we feel the Red Dragons will be too strong for Cardiff, edging out a tight game.

If you agree with our prediction, check out our Carabao Cup fourth round best bets and back Wrexham for the win.

Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Cardiff City

James Chittick Written by Sports EditorJames Chittick
James is an experienced writer covering a wide range of sports, including Premier League and European football, Rugby Union, WWE and the NFL. Having studied English & Creative Writing at Plymouth University, James completed a master's degree in Digital & Social Media Marketing before pursuing a career in Journalism. He then graduated from News Associates in Manchester after finishing their NCTJ Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Sports Journalism. Since then, James spent time writing for GameRant before joining Reach PLC, where he featured regularly in publications such as the Daily Mirror, Football.LDN, Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo, as well as dozens of local titles. Now at SportsCasting, James provides expert analysis and detailed research features, as well as covering breaking news stories.
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