Cardiff City only Welsh side remaining in Carabao Cup contention

Swansea, Newport and Wrexham were all knocked out in the second round.

The Bluebirds progress to the third round after a 3-1 win over Birmingham
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 30th Aug 2023

Cardiff City are the only Welsh side that remain in the Carabao Cup and progress to the 3rd round after beating Birmingham 3-1.

Despite a half time lead thanks to a goal from Matt Grimes and later one from Jamie Paterson - Swansea lost 3-2 to Bournemouth at the Swansea.com Stadium.

It was a massive night for League Two's Newport County who held top flight side Brentford to a 1 but went on to lose 3-0 on penalties.

It was a penalty shootout that also saw Wrexham knocked out - losing to 4-3 Bradford City.

Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut said: "I am delighted because today we played without centre-backs, we created a back three with midfielders.

"After the opponent was with 10 players we get a little bit relaxed and thought the game was finished. It is not finished, sometimes against 10 players it is more difficult.

"We need centre-backs, today we tried to create centre-backs. I hope at least one, maybe two centre-backs.

"I cannot see anything, wait until Friday then we will see some surprises - I hope."

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