Most observers would regard Cardiff as outsiders to characteristic within the promotion race subsequent spring as they appear to re-establish themselves at second-tier stage.
However the image is completely different for Swansea and Wrexham, who each confirmed appreciable ambition within the switch marketplace for the second yr in a row this summer time as they appear to compete with the Championship’s high sides.
These are very early days within the season, however the indicators from Swansea have been encouraging, with a tally of 10 factors from 4 video games placing them on high of the desk.
They’ve conceded just one league objective to this point – one of the best document within the EFL – whereas Matos’ group produced a few of Swansea’s finest soccer in years during Tuesday’s win over Watford.
The Swans are in buoyant temper, whereas Wrexham ought to make the journey south with renewed confidence following their midweek triumph at Millwall.
The Purple Dragons endured a regarding begin to the season, with probabilities going begging of their attracts with Cardiff and Watford earlier than they had been deservedly crushed at house by a Birmingham Metropolis group who had been underneath strain to ship a consequence.
However the temper on the Racecourse has lightened considerably due to that emphatic victory over a Millwall aspect who’re extensively tipped to compete for promotion as soon as extra this season.
One other away success this weekend would make this an enormous week for Parkinson and his gamers.
A house win, in contrast, would add to the sensation that Matos’ new-look group may finish Swansea’s run of 5 successive mid-table Championship finishes by securing a spot within the newly prolonged play-offs.
