Welsh EFL Clubs Propose Revamped League Cup

Wales' four English Football League clubs—Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham, and Newport County—are on the verge of being granted access to European football through a revamped Welsh League Cup, pending approval from the Football Association. This proposal, known as Prosiect Cymru, allows these clubs to continue competing in English leagues while sacrificing their ability to qualify for Europe via English competitions. The winning team from this new cup format would enter the qualifying rounds of a UEFA competition, likely the Europa Conference League. The initiative aims to generate an additional £3 million annually for grassroots football and improve the overall standards of the sport in Wales. The clubs have agreed to a revenue-sharing model that excludes profits from UEFA competitions from English financial regulations. FAW chief executive Noel Mooney emphasizes that this development could significantly benefit Welsh football by promoting unity and sustainability across all levels of the game.