What if Wrexham went to Europe?
Welsh FA to propose new competition
Wrexham are among four Premier League clubs preparing to take part in a new domestic competition that will allow them to gain access to European competition under the Welsh flag for the first time in 30 years.
The idea is included in a proposal, subject to approval by the English FA, which envisages Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham, from League One (third division) – world famous after being bought by actor Ryan Reynolds, with the right to a documentary on Netflix – competing in a new Welsh League Cup, with 16 teams, together with the 12 clubs from the Welsh Premier.
According to the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the new competition will provide access to the qualifying round of a UEFA competition. “This initiative will be a key step in developing the game and unlocking the full potential of Welsh football,” said FAW Chief Executive Noel Mooney. “It will unite Welsh football, improve the game at all levels and deliver significant social benefits across Wales, making our clubs and communities more sustainable.”
Wrexham were the last Welsh EFL club to qualify for Europe via the 1995–96 European Cup Winners’ Cup; Swansea played in the Europa League under an English flag after winning the League Cup in 2013.
