Cup competitions, including the FA Cup, have been fertile territory to plant Newport County revival stories . . . and can be again, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Brian Barry-Murphy is dreaming that Cardiff City are rewarded with a home tie in the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw after his side claimed a statement 2–1 victory over Wrexham.

It was meant to be the first indicator of the bright new era for Wales after the retirement of Jess Fishlock, but a home hammering by Poland simply underined the challenge ahead for Rhian Wilkinson.

When Marko Stamenic lines up for Swansea City against Manchester City on Wednesday night, it will be the latest step in one of Welsh football’s most extraordinary journeys.

Regardless of your stance on whether or not the fixture constitutes a derby, Wrexham's EFL Cup contest with Cardiff City represents a huge opportunity for the duo, writes Ian Mitchelmore.

Zan Vipotnik and £6m signing Adam Idah are Swansea City’s two main central striker options this season but the current pecking order is clear, says Ian Mitchelmore.

It’s the big all-Welsh shoot-out and excitement is building among fans ahead of the historic clash between Wrexham and Cardiff City on Tuesday night, as Paul Jones reports.

Zan Vipotnik’s brace has lifted Swansea City to 13th in the Championship table, three points off the play-off places, and head coach Alan Sheehan believes there’s more to come.

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy admitted to huge frustration after watching his side suffer a cruel late defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

Having gained their first home Championship victory of the season in midweek, Wrexham now face a trip to high-flying Middlesbrough, but will travel in high spirits, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Newport County are in a mess and something needs to change, quickly, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

The curtains on Jess Fishlock's glorious Wales career are about to be drawn, but for boss Rhian Wilkinson, the focus has long been on succession planning, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Leaders Airbus UK Broughton will be favourites to stretch their undefeated record to 11 games when they host CPD Y Rhyl 1879 in the JD Cymru North on Friday night, writes Dave Jones.

Phil Parkinson praised his Wrexham side for embracing the “horrible things” that define their identity as they battled to a gritty 1-0 win over Oxford United.

Alan Sheehan insisted Malick Yalcouye was not guilty of a head butt but had been exposed for inexperience after his costly red card in the home defeat to Queens Park Rangers.

Swansea City host QPR on Wednesday night with their head coach urging a change in approach.

Wales legend Jess Fishlock has no regrets about stepping away from international football, convinced that the next generation is ready to take the team forward.

Wales midfielder Joe Morrell says he is “at peace” with his decision to retire from professional football at the age of 28 after nearly two years battling a serious knee injury.

Wrexham have not won in four matches and have dropped to 18th in the Championship table, prompting defender Dom Hyam to give a rallying call.

Port Talbot Town delivered the perfect local derby JD Welsh Cup upset against rivals Afan Lido, as David Roberts reports.