Wrexham fixtures for 2025-26 announced by Football League
Phil Parkinson's side, back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after clinching an historic third successive promotion, will face the Saints - relegated from the Premier League last term - at the St Mary's Stadium on Saturday August 9, with the game kicking off at 12.30pm and being shown live on Sky Sports.
The first league match at The Racecourse is against West Brom on Saturday August 16 and the Reds are back at home on Saturday August 23 when Sheffield Wednesday are the visitors.
Wrexham, who last competed at this level in the 1981-82 campaign, complete the opening month with a trip to Millwall on Saturday August 30.
Leicester City, who came down from the top-flight last season, host Wrexham on Tuesday September 30 before Parkinson's men entertain Birmingham City, promoted from League One alongside the Reds in 2024-25, on Saturday October 4.
Wrexham visit Ipswich Town - the third team relegated from the Premier League last term and favourites for the title - on Saturday November 22 while the first Welsh derby is away to Swansea City on Saturday December 20.
The hectic festive period sees Wrexham host Sheffield United on Boxing Day and the Reds are also at home to Preston North End on Monday December 29 before two successive away matches at Blackburn Rovers on New Year's Day and Derby County on Sunday January 4.
Wrexham welcome Leicester to The Racecourse on Tuesday January 20, Ipswich are the visitors on Saturday February 21 and Swansea head to north Wales for the second derby on Saturday March 14.
The Easter double-header begins with a clash at West Brom on Friday April 3 before the Reds entertain Southampton on Monday April 6 which is followed by the away fixture at Birmingham on Saturday April 11.
Wrexham host Stoke City on Saturday April 18 and after away games at Oxford United (Tuesday April 21) and Coventry City (Saturday April 25), the Reds take on Middlesbrough at The Racecourse on the final day of the season on Saturday May 2 with a 12.30pm kick-off.
The 46-game Championship campaign will consist of 33 weekend rounds, nine midweek rounds and four bank holiday rounds.
Fixtures are subject to change. Compiled in association with Atos.
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