Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Burnley secured Cardiff’s place within the fourth spherical of the EFL Cup for the primary time since 2012, once they misplaced within the closing on penalties to Liverpool.

The spectacular efficiency at Turf Moor adopted wins over Swindon City and Cheltenham City earlier within the competitors, whereas the Bluebirds have additionally began the season strongly in League One.

They’re fourth within the desk having misplaced just one match up to now and go to Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledges that subsequent month’s cup tie at Wrexham will generate lots of consideration, not least due to their opponents’ high-profile rise from Nationwide League to Championship below the possession of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

However with six League One fixtures earlier than Cardiff go to the Stok Cae Ras, Barry-Murphy is extra involved about his aspect’s league endeavours.

“I think about that is nice information for everyone concerned, although in the intervening time it appears a lifetime away for us with greater priorities on the horizon on Saturday,” he stated.

“I do know lots of gamers within the Wrexham squad who I do know very well and contemplate mates. I labored with Conor Coady final yr at Leicester, Ollie Rathbone, Andy Cannon [at Rochdale].

“That can be a fantastic day and I am certain it will be a fantastic recreation when it comes round however, from my viewpoint, the main focus can be on Saturday earlier than we begin fascinated with something like that cup tie.”