Cardiff were relegated to the second tier of English football after finishing 18th in the 2018–19 Premier League.

[1][2] Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, all English football leagues were postponed until 30 April.

The Bluebirds announced pre-season fixtures against Taff's Well,[48] San Antonio,[49] New Mexico United,[49] Real Valladolid[49] and OGC Nice.

Source: [citation needed] On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed.

[55] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.