Wrexham set to host Cardiff City in historic League Cup clash

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The Carabao Cup fourth-round tie between Wrexham and Cardiff City on Tuesday, 28 October, STōK Cae Ras promises to be a historic Welsh derby. It is the first competitive meeting between the two sides in over two decades and the first time in 62 years that they have faced each other in this competition.  The match has been selected for live coverage on free-to-air ITV as well as Sky Sports, ensuring fans across Wales and beyond can witness this long-awaited clash, with supporters from both clubs eagerly anticipating the occasion.

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00:00The Carabao Cup fourth round tie between Wrexham and Cardiff City on Tuesday the 28th of October

00:08and Stott Carras promises to be a historic Welsh derby.

00:12It's the first competitive meeting between the two sides in over two decades

00:16and the first time in 62 years that they've faced each other in this competition.

00:21The match has been selected for live coverage on free-to-air ITV as well as Sky Sports,

00:26ensuring fans across Wales and beyond can witness this long-awaited clash

00:31with supporters from both clubs eagerly anticipating the occasion.

00:39Wrexham currently in the Championship have impressed in the Carabao Cup so far,

00:44reaching the fourth round with wins over Hull City, Preston, North End and Reading.

00:50Manager Phil Parkinson has highlighted the significance of the fixture,

00:54describing it as a cracking night and noting the historic achievement of having three Welsh teams

01:00in the last 16 for the first time.

01:03The Red Dragons will be buoyed by the support of their home crowd

01:06and the momentum of their recent Cup performances,

01:10giving them confidence against their lower league rivals.

01:17Cardiff City, now competing in League One following relegation,

01:21have also enjoyed a strong Cup run.

01:23The Bluebirds have seen off Swindon Town, Cheltenham Town and Premier League side Burnley

01:28to reach this stage, showcasing their ability to rise to the occasion in knockout competition.

01:37Head coach Brian Barry Murphy will be eager for his side to demonstrate their quality

01:42against higher-tier opposition and make a statement in the derby,

01:46knowing a positive result could lift morale and build momentum in the league.

01:51The clash is set to be a thrilling contest,

01:55blending Wrexham's home advantage and championship experience

01:58with Carlos' resilience and Cup pedigree.

02:01Fans can expect intensity, drama and a night to remember

02:04as both Welsh sides bid to advance and claim bragging rights

02:08in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Carabao Cup season.

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