Wrexham seemed to be heading to a dream start to their Championship campaign, but they may end up paying a heavier price than just defeat.

Wrexham begin a new chapter on Saturday, when they start their push towards another promotion . . . this time up to the Premier League.

Swansea City enter the 2024–25 Championship season with renewed hope under Alan Sheehan, but a squad that still looks a little light, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

After the high of an opening day home victory, Cardiff City came down to earth with a 0-0 draw at Port Vale in their first away game in League One.

Wrexham are preparing for life in the Championship with major squad changes under manager Phil Parkinson, but have somehow kept the Hollywood underdog spiel, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

Swansea City boss Alan Sheehan has distanced the club from Wrexham comparisons as co-owners Snoop Dogg and Luka Modrić spark global buzz ahead of the new Championship season.

Newport County have made a steady start under new boss David Hughes, but there is more to come – both on and off the pitch, says Ian Mitchelmore.

Cardiff City have finally made their first signing under new boss Brian Barry-Murphy – a loan deal for goalkeeper Nathan Trott from FC Copenhagen.

Wrexham could soon have Kieffer Moore up front alongside Nathan Broadhead, plus former England defender Conor Coady all in their starting line-up, plus a host of other new faces.

The New Saints are massive 1/4 favourites to win the Cymru Premier title again this season for what would be the fifth time on the bounce.

Cardiff City’s young guns policy has won the backing of one League One manager, who believes the strategy is the right one.

Swansea City are just days away from the start of their Championship campaign, but are yet to sign the new striker they have been searching for.

Rubin Colwill has spent so long as “the promising youngster” at Cardiff City, even he felt it was time to change the narrative, writes Seb Kennedy.

It proved a winning start for new Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy, but also an optimistic one, as a vibrant young team hinted at their rich potential.

Cardiff City will finish outside of the automatic promotion places, according to most bookmakers, but manager Brian Barry-Murphy is confident he can take the club back to the Championship.

Wrexham have already signed six new players this summer, but now seem to be close to deals for bigger names – including Kieffer Moore, Conor Coady and Nathan Broadhead.

Cardiff City striker Yousef Salech insists he is ready to lead the club’s League One promotion push despite transfer rumours, earning praise from new coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Wrexham and Birmingham City were both promoted to the Championship last season and their global marketing battle is as fierce as the football clashes, as Seb Kennedy reports.

Wrexham may have already made half a dozen new signings in recent weeks, but a bold move for Wales striker Nathan Broadhead would put them all in the shade.

There will be no fairytale extended runs into European football this year for The New Saints who bowed out after a 1-0 defeat to Differdange in the second leg of their Conference League qualifying tie