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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

How the future of Welsh football hinges on key vote amid English resistance

On Thursday morning, the Football Association of Wales will lead a presentation of ‘Prosiect Cymru’ to key stakeholders in the English game, amid significant reservations from EFL clubs.

The idea is that the four Welsh clubs in the English pyramid – Cardiff City, Newport County, Swansea City and Wrexham – would enter a new 16-team Welsh League Cup, with the winners earning a place in the Europa Conference League. They would consequently forego any route into Uefa competition from the English pyramid. EFL clubs are still concerned about the significant effect on their competitions, not least regarding financial imbalance.

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