All eyes will be on the Red Dragons this weekend as they kick off their Championship campaign, so here are all the details you need to watch Southampton vs Wrexham.
After 43 years away from the second tier, Wrexham are back and ready to cause some chaos in the Championship. Their first opponents will be Southampton, and they’ll not face many sterner tests all season.
Phil Parkinson and co. have done their work in the transfer market this summer to improve the Wrexham squad, but it all comes down to 90 minutes at St. Mary’s now.
For anyone hoping to watch Southampton vs Wrexham, we’ve got the kick-off details and streaming options, as well as key stats and news around the Red Dragons ahead of the game.
Southampton vs Wrexham kick-off details
The game between Southampton and Wrexham is scheduled to kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The fixture will be hosted at Southampton’s St. Mary’s stadium. It’s thought the game will be played in front of a sell-out crowd of over 32,000 fans, with 3,080 Wrexham tickets sold as part of that expected attendance.
How to watch Southampton vs Wrexham
As one of the early kick-offs in the Championship this Saturday, fans can watch Southampton vs Wrexham on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Obviously, you’ll need a Sky Sports subscription to access the game. You’ll also be able to watch via the SkyGo app if you’re on the move.
Fans in North America will be able to watch Southampton vs Wrexham on Paramount Plus and CBS.
Wrexham team news ahead of Southampton clash
There has been very little change on the injury front for Wrexham since their last game against FC Groningen.
Ollie Rathbone is out long-term, while Jay Rodriguez is also going to miss the season opener against his former club.
Jack Marriott had his appendix removed last week and will be very unlikely to play in the near future, especially considering his position in the pecking order. The same goes for Andy Cannon, who is back in training but still lacking fitness.
It’ll be touch and go as to whether Sam Smith features. The striker was short on fitness all summer and didn’t feature in pre-season, but could be ready to go again now.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on all the players that could make their Wrexham debut this weekend, with Josh Windass and Lewis O’Brien most likely to start.
Wrexham vs Southampton head-to-head record
Wrexham and Southampton have actually only played each other seven times in their entire history. The Saints have four wins, while the Red Dragons have three.
However, the two sides have not faced one another since 1979, when Southampton trounced Wrexham 8-0 on aggregate across two legs in the League Cup.
| Date | Result | Competition |
| 27 Sep 1958 | Southampton 1-2 Wrexham | Division Three |
| 14 Feb 1959 | Wrexham 1-3 Southampton | Division Three |
| 21 Nov 1959 | Southampton 3-0 Wrexham | Division Three |
| 09 Apr 1960 | Wrexham 2-1 Southampton | Division Three |
| 16 Feb 1974 | Southampton 0-1 Wrexham | FA Cup |
| 28 Aug 1979 | Southampton 5-0 Wrexham | League Cup |
| 05 Sep 1979 | Wrexham 0-3 Southampton | League Cup |
Wrexham last beat Southampton in the FA Cup with a 1-0 win away from home in 1974. You have to go back to 1960 for Wrexham’s last league victory over the South Coast club, when they won 2-1 at the Racecourse Ground.
Southampton vs Wrexham score predictions
EFL expert Sam Parkin believes we’ll get an exciting game on Saturday, but he also predicts Southampton will win 3-1.
Meanwhile, the team at EFL Analysis predict a 2-0 win for Southampton, with a bit of a reality check on the cards for Wrexham.
Clearly, Wrexham are in for a tough game. Will Still’s side have looked good in pre-season, and Parkinson will surely be worried about the gap in quality on Saturday.