Cardiff Draconians vs Caerau (Ely) - FAW Championship

A fascinating FAW Championship chapter awaits on September 26, 2026 when Cardiff Draconians take on Caerau (Ely) at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

The standings paint a clear picture: Cardiff Draconians in 12th, Caerau (Ely) in 7th, and both keen to climb. Cardiff Draconians have held their own of late, WWLDL in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 40%. Caerau (Ely) travel in decent nick, W in their last five and a win rate of 42.86% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Cardiff Draconians average 1.4 per game to Caerau (Ely)'s 2.29, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Teams are more likely to allow a defender to bring the ball up the pitch than a winger playing in a far more advanced position.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Cardiff Draconians will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Caerau (Ely) will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. There is every reason to believe they will not just stop at just one new forward either.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Cardiff Draconians, the weight of evidence favours Caerau (Ely) — a 1-2 away win is the call. Whatever the outcome, the FAW Championship fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.