Swindon Town fans can watch Cardiff Carabao Cup…

Swindon Town fans can watch their Carabao Cup first-round clash against Cardiff City live on TV this weekend.

Swindon Town fans can watch their Carabao Cup first-round clash against Cardiff City live on TV this weekend. The match at Cardiff City Stadium is one of 35 first-round ties being broadcast across Sky Sports in the UK, and fans not making the trip can watch it live on Sky Sports+. This season marks the first time since 2020 that the opening round of the competition will be played on a weekend, with fixtures spread across August 6 to 10.

What happened?

Swindon Town have a mixed record against Cardiff City in cup competitions, winning four of their seven previous meetings but losing their Carabao Cup encounter at the same stage last season. That match was overshadowed by controversy, with Ollie Clarke eventually receiving a seven-match suspension for acting "in an improper manner and/or used indecent behaviour towards an opposing player."

Why it matters for Swindon Town

Despite this, Swindon Town have seen improved results in other cup competitions under manager Ian Holloway, reaching the second round of the FA Cup in both of his seasons in charge. The team's last win in the Carabao Cup came in 2014, a 2-1 victory over Luton Town, with Michael Smith getting the winner.

What comes next?

Swindon Town's next fixture is against Grimsby Town on February 27, 2027, at the Blundell Park stadium. The team is currently 16th in the table. With the Carabao Cup clash against Cardiff City just around the corner, Swindon Town fans are eagerly anticipating the match. The team's performance in the competition will be crucial in determining their chances of progressing to the next round.

Swindon Town's cup history

Swindon Town's cup history in recent years makes for sad reading, as the team has lost 11 straight first-round ties in the Carabao Cup, including three on penalties. The team's last win in the competition came in 2014, a 2-1 victory over Luton Town, with Michael Smith getting the winner. Despite this, Swindon Town have seen improved results in other cup competitions under manager Ian Holloway, reaching the second round of the FA Cup in both of his seasons in charge.