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Wrexham and Cardiff City have not met since a penalty shootout win for Wrexham in the FAW Premier Cup semi-final in 2004 There will be an all-Welsh tie in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with Wrexham hosting Cardiff City. Swansea City have secured a home tie against Premier League giants Manchester City, with the fixtures taking place across the week beginning 27 October. This was the first time in the competition's history that three Welsh clubs made it to the fourth round. The League Cup, as it was originally known, was first played in 1960. In the 65 previous editions of the competition, Wales has only once had more than one side in the last 16, when Swansea City and Wrexham made it that far in 1976-77. Wrexham and Cardiff will play each other for the first time in 21 years having not met since an FAW Cup contest in 2004. Carabao Cup draw: Liverpool get Palace in last 16 Swansea scored two stoppage-time goals to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 having trailed 2-0 Swansea were the first Welsh side to reach round four after a spectacular late comeback gave Alan Sheehan's side victory over Premier League Nottingham Forest last week. The Swans have also seen off Crawley Town and Plymouth Argyle in this year's competition. Cardiff joined their south Wales rivals in taking a Premier League scalp on Tuesday as goals from Joel Colwill and Callum Robinson helped Brian Barry-Murphy's team to a 2-1 victory at Burnley. The Bluebirds, who have lost only one game all season, had previously knocked out Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town. Wrexham are through to round four for the first time since 1977-78 after a 2-0 triumph over Reading on Tuesday, with Nathan Broadhead scoring both goals at the Stok Cae Ras. Phil Parkinson's team have also overcome two Championship rivals, Hull City and Preston North End, during their run. Callum Robinson scored his third goal in as many games to help Cardiff to victory at Burnley on Tuesday Of Wales' four EFL clubs, Swansea enjoyed the best League Cup run of all, when Michael Laudrup's team lifted the trophy in 2012-3 thanks to victory over Bradford City at Wembley. Swansea have reached round four eight times in total, with Cardiff getting that far on six occasions and Wrexham at this stage for the fourth time. Newport County's only visit to the last 16 was in 2020-21, when they were beaten on penalties by Newcastle United. Wrexham have twice reached the quarter-finals, most recently in 1977-78, while Cardiff's best run came in 2011-12, when Malky Mackay's team famously pushed Liverpool all the way in the final at Wembley only to lose out in a penalty shootout. Should any of the Welsh sides win their next tie in this year's competition, Wembley would be only two rounds away, with at least one Welsh side guaranteed to be in the last eight. Nathan Brodhead (centre) scored twice in Wrexham's win over Reading, his first goals since his big-money move from Ipswich Town Barry-Murphy praises Cardiff character at Burnley Sheehan 'won't put water on fire' after Forest win 'Match-winner' Broadhead rewarded after 'best week' Why 'Wood has to watch his back' as Igor Jesus shines Celtic held by Red Star in Europa League return 'A cool scene' - but will Bethpage's first tee intimidate Europe? The life of Gordon Welchman, a WW2 codebreaking hero The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds The life and career of the iconic 1960s model, Twiggy Looking at the political language that defined recent months 'A cool scene' - but will Bethpage's first tee intimidate Europe? Chasing greatness through grief - England's warrior queen Lamine Yamal - the eve of a new football era 'Bird became cricket legend without scoring a run for England' Who are the players in England's Ashes squad? Why NFL Dublin opens 'new chapter' for Irish sport How will each side fare in Prem Rugby? Club-by-club preview 'I flew 5, 500 miles and paid £900 for a Premier League ticket but was turned away' 'It's like gambling' - how public battle to be heroes at Bethpage Is Verstappen back in the title race? - F1 Q&A From All Blacks to Red Roses - Mitchell's coaching journey Has modern football adopted the Allardyce playbook? We asked him Forty years on, how Jacklin revitalised Ryder Cup Horner, the £52m pay-off, and what next for ex-Red Bull boss? Hampton's rise to best keeper in the world Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners? GB fail to win gold for first time in 20 years - where it went wrong Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.