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Swansea U21s have another Nathaniel MG Cup chance

Swansea U21s have another Nathaniel MG Cup chance

BBC News19-06-2025
With no south Wales derby to look forward to after Cardiff City's relegation to League One, Swansea fans can instead look forward to a potential encounter between the clubs' under-21s sides.Swansea and Bluebirds' junior teams have won wildcard entries to Welsh domestic football's 2025-26 Nathaniel MG Cup for a third successive season.The Cymru Premier's dominant force, The New Saints, are reigning holders of the Welsh League Cup.Swansea's youngsters went out in the first round last July, losing 5-3 in a penalty shootout at Baglan Dragons.The draw for the 2025-26 first round takes places on Wednesday, 25 June and Swansea will be hoping to go significantly further this time around.
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