For the first time since 2004, the Racecourse Ground was the host of a Welsh derby between Wrexham and Cardiff City, which the Bluebirds took advantage of, winning 2-1 to book their place in the last eight of the EFL Cup. A 71st-minute goal by Will Fish was the difference between the two sides, with differing priorities making a difference.

Yousef Salech says that reaching the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup will not distract Cardiff City from their season goal of making an instant return to the Championship. The Danish forward opened the League One side's scoring in their 2-1 win at Wrexham on Tuesday night, making a statement against their Welsh rivals from the Championship.

Brentford eased into the EFL Cup quarter-finals, while Fulham had their work cut out and Cardiff City claimed Welsh bragging rights.

For Wrexham, the EFL Cup offers a fresh narrative arc. This Championship season may tell a fairly blah story of a club levelling out. If that is indeed the case then there is nothing to be lost and a whole lot to be gained from a deep cup run.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says a gruelling playing schedule meant he was forced into making a raft of changes to his starting side as they tumbled out of the Carabao Cup. This Friday's home game against Championship leaders Coventry City (20:00 GMT) will be Wrexham's fifth game in 14 days.

Wrexham will face off against Cardiff City in the fourth round of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup. Fans in the USA can watch all the action live on television or stream it online through available broadcast options.

Brentford cruised to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 5-0 victory over Grimsby Town at Blundell Park, ending the League Two side’s remarkable cup run.Despite making nine changes from