Bluebirds handed home EFL Cup tie against Swindon

Ian Holloway on the touchline last seasonImage source, Getty Images
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Cardiff City will host League Two side Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup, with the tie to be played in the week commencing 11 August.

Swindon, managed by the experienced Ian Holloway, finished 12th in the fourth tier last season.

The home draw will be welcome for new Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy, whose side go to Port Vale in League One on Saturday, 9 August.