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.

Cardiff and Wrexham traded places this season, with the Bluebirds being relegated to League One while Wrexham winning promotion to the Championship, and the rotation in the lineups showed their differing priorities. Phil Parkinson is looking to survive the grind of the EFL Championship, while Cardiff are two points off the top spot in League One. With the Bluebirds looking to make their stay in the third division a short one, the motivation of winning

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