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Wales' EFL clubs eye Europe via Welsh League Cup TALKS ABOUT CHANGING: Welsh clubs in the English Football League are informing a “transformational” adjustment that will see them enter a Welsh cup competition to qualify for Europe. Clubs like Cardiff City, Swansea City, Wrexham and Newport County are all at the bottom of the English pyramid so they can only qualify to play in European competitions by paths through Premier League or FA Cup victories. Even taking third place for Championship sides like Wrexham Town last year leaves them out of reach for this prize; it's not enough to make up ten points over two seasons. Now, however, the four clubs at last have been talking to the Football Association of Wales about entering the Welsh League Cup - currently named after a national sponsor, Nathaniel MG - with a view towards representing their country in Europa Conference League. While retaining their place in the English league, this scheme would mean the four clubs could no ...