Cardiff City FC and Wrexham AFC meet in a highly anticipated EFL Championship 2026-27 clash at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, with both clubs looking to make an early statement in the new season. Cardiff are back in the second tier after promotion from League One, while Wrexham enter another campaign with promotion ambitions. The fixture also carries plenty of intrigue as the Welsh rivals renew a competitive rivalry after a lengthy gap, with the latest EFL schedule confirming a prime-time kick-off for the Welsh derby in Cardiff.
When Is Cardiff City vs Wrexham?
- Match: Cardiff City vs Wrexham
- Competition: EFL Championship
- Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
- Kick-off: 8:00 pm BST (3:00 PM ET; 12:30 AM IST, August 18)
Cardiff City arrive at the contest after beginning their competitive campaign with a Carabao Cup victory, while Wrexham have already gained Championship experience this season after their opening fixture. The meeting is expected to attract significant attention, with both clubs targeting a strong start to their EFL Championship campaigns.
Cardiff City vs Wrexham Live Streaming Details
How to watch Cardiff vs Wrexham live in the UK?
UK fans can watch the Championship match live on Sky Sports Football. The fixture is also available through the Sky Sports App, while EFL matches shown on Sky Sports can be streamed via NOW with the appropriate Sports Membership.
Where to watch Cardiff City vs Wrexham live streaming in the USA?
The Cardiff City vs Wrexham live streaming will be available on Paramount+ in USA. Cardiff City also provides live audio commentary through its official club services.
Cardiff City vs Wrexham Starting Lineups Confirmed
Cardiff starting lineup: Nathan Trott, Perry Ng, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Calum Scanlon, Alex Robertson, Chris Willock, Ollie Tanner, Jack Moylan, Cian Ashford, Yousef Salech
Wrexham starting lineup: Anthony Patterson, Dominic Hyam, Zak Vyner, Callum Doyle, Danny Imray, Oliver Rathbone, George Thomason, Matty James, Lewis O’Brien, Kieffer Moore, Nathan Broadhead
