As the Championship season opens with Birmingham City facing Ipswich Town, Welsh representation in the Premier League remains absent since Cardiff City’s relegation in 2019. The situation worsened as Cardiff slips to League One, though they anticipate a quick return.

Meanwhile, Wrexham’s story is remarkable; they have climbed from the fifth division to the Championship, securing three promotions in a row. Although reaching the Premier League remains a distant goal, their recent achievements indicate potential.

Welsh Clubs’ Squad Value

Club	League	Last time in PL	Squad value
Swansea City	Championship	2017-18	€40 million
Cardiff City	League One	2018-19	€31.9 million
Wrexham	Championship	Never	€28.7 million
Newport County	League Two	Never	€3.08 million
Merthyr Town	National League North	Never	N/A

Despite Wrexham’s strong trajectory, cardiff’s relegation and Swansea’s mid-table status create a challenging environment for Welsh teams to excel.

Wrexham, bolstered by the backing of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, aims to maintain its position in the Championship. Their limited transfer activity post-promotion focuses on strategic acquisitions like Conor Coady and Ryan Hardie. Although ambitious signings like Christian Eriksen could further elevate the team, the club’s modest budget presents ongoing hurdles for Premier League aspirations.