Wrexham beat Reading in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, and Phil Parkinson has now learned his next opponent in the competition.
The last few days have been incredibly positive for Wrexham.
Saturday brought a big Championship win as Wrexham beat Norwich City 3-2 away from home, before Phil Parkinson’s side beat Reading 2-0 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Nathan Broadhead scored twice to fire Wrexham into the fourth round for the first time in 48 years, as Parkinson dumped his former club out of the competition.
Parkinson wanted a plum tie in round four, and the Wrexham boss has now learned his fate after Wednesday night’s draw.
Wrexham learn Carabao Cup fourth round opponents
The draw for the fourth round was conducted after the conclusion of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup fixtures.
Wrexham have been drawn at home once again, and will take on another League One side – but this time, it’s Cardiff City.
The STōK Cae Ras will play host to a Welsh derby in round four, as Brian Barry-Murphy brings his Bluebirds to North Wales.
Cardiff have started the League One season in fine fashion, accumulating 17 points from the first eight games.
Cardiff’s relegation from the Championship last season meant it looked like Wrexham’s only Welsh derbies this season would come against Swansea City.
That has all changed now, and you can guarantee that Wrexham fans will create quite the atmosphere in a derby against Cardiff – especially with a place in the last eight up for grabs.
Wrexham v Cardiff City history
Phil Parkinson wanted a top Premier League club in the fourth round draw, but he won’t be unhappy with a tie against Cardiff.
These are the games everybody wants to play in, and the fact that the two clubs haven’t met for so long only adds to the excitement.
Wrexham last faced Cardiff in league action way back in March 2002, losing 3-2 away at Ninian Park in the old Second Division.
Craig Faulconbridge and Hector Sam were on the scoresheet that day, but the two teams have managed to avoid each other for more than 20 years now.
Wrexham’s last win over the Bluebirds in league action came in January 2000, with fan favourites Karl Connolly and Darren Ferguson finding the net.
In Welsh competition, the last meeting between the two sides came in 2004, as Wrexham beat Cardiff on penalties in the now-defunct FAW Premier Cup semi-finals.
Wrexham went on to beat Rhyl 4-1 in the final, with Hector Sam scoring twice in that final clash.
Wrexham now have a great chance to reach the last eight of the competition, but must be ready for a real battle against a Cardiff side that would love to spoil the party.