Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says his side are determined to confound predictions of a difficult Championship season after winning promotion from League One. He acknowledges the division’s strength but believes the challenge will motivate the team and that Cardiff can surprise critics.

Several pundits and bookmakers have placed Cardiff among potential relegation candidates, although Barry-Murphy would not set a finishing target. Cardiff host Welsh rivals Wrexham on 17 August, with Jack Moylan their only outfield summer signing so far; Rubin Colwill may return from injury, while Dylan Lawlor is unlikely to be fit.