Wrexham hosted Cardiff City at the STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in a highly anticipated Carabao Cup fourth-round match. The all-Welsh clash marked the first meeting between the two clubs in 21 years, adding extra significance to the cup tie.

Wrexham, currently sitting 16th in the Championship after a run of three consecutive promotions, looked to inject energy into their campaign with a cup run. Meanwhile, Cardiff City, relegated to League One, aimed to return to the Championship at the first attempt and sought a Carabao Cup quarter-final spot for the first time since 2011-12.

Going into the game, Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson emphasized the importance of the match, recognizing it as a Welsh derby and a chance to reach the quarter-finals for only the third time in the club's history. The Wrexham boss noted the players were aware of the rivalry and the challenge Cardiff presented. Wrexham entered the match missing key players due to injury, including Danny Ward, George Thomason, Andy Cannon and Jay Rodriguez. Arthur Okonkwo started in goal. Cardiff City had concerns over left-back Joel Bagan's fitness, who sustained an injury against Bolton.

The match was broadcast live on ITV1 in the UK, with streaming available on ITVX and Sky Sports. In the United States, fans could watch the game on Paramount+.

The winner of the match would advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Prior to the match, Nathan Broadhead, Wrexham AFC forward, said he was looking forward to facing Cardiff. Broadhead also acknowledged the potential for a lucrative tie against a Premier League team in the next round.

The game started at 8:00 PM UK time. At the time of writing, the match was still in progress, with the score 0-0.