Wrexham Eliminated From EFL Cup After Loss to Cardiff City: Here's Why Being Knocked Out Isn't a Big Deal
Will Fish scored his first Cardiff City goal in a 2-1 win over Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground, securing a quarter-final place in the Carabao Cup.
- On Tuesday, Cardiff City beat Wrexham 2-1 to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as Will Fish volleyed a winner in the 71st minute assisted by Joel Bagan's cross, thrilling 1,249 away fans.
- With an eye on Friday's game against Coventry, Wrexham manager Parkinson made seven changes in the tie that renewed their rivalry after 21 years, contrasting Wrexham's rise and Cardiff City's recent relegation.
- Just seven minutes into the half, Yousef Salech scored from a rebound after Omari Kellyman's shot was parried, and Fish volleyed from Bagan's cross after a short free-kick.
- Wrexham were booed at the break after a ponderous first half, and Phil Parkinson's seven changes with Friday's game in mind proved costly as Cardiff dominated.
- The club now prepares for the quarter-final draw after Cardiff City reach the quarter-finals for the first time since their 2011-12 final, with five other ties on Wednesday including Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur.
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Evening News Bulletin 29 October 2025
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