Cardiff City's 2026/27 campaign begins today with a Carabao Cup first-round tie against Swindon Town at Cardiff City Stadium. Kick-off is at 3pm, with Brian Barry-Murphy's side looking to start the season with a win.
Team News and Pre-Season Form
The Bluebirds enter the match after an impressive pre-season, which ended with a 4-1 victory over Roma last weekend. Summer signing Jack Moylan could make his competitive debut, while Cardiff will soon turn attention to their Championship opener next weekend.
Opponents and Previous Meeting
Swindon Town, managed by Ian Holloway, narrowly missed out on the League Two play-offs last season and have strengthened with permanent and loan signings. The sides met at the same stage 12 months ago, with Cardiff winning 2-1 before reaching the quarter-finals.
Stay with us for confirmed team news and minute-by-minute coverage throughout the afternoon.
