Wrexham will not need much of a team talk from manager Phil Parkinson ahead of this clash with Stockport County.
Parkinson’s side sit level on points with Wycombe Wanderers in the race for automatic League One promotion and will be hoping to in effect, dump Stockport out of the race with victory at the Racecourse Ground.
Charlton are also huge promotion rivals for Wrexham so three points will be crucial in what promises to be a feisty but nervy affair in North Wales.
Humphrey Ker explained the ‘needle’ between Wrexham and Stockport and the rivalry will continue with so much at stake with the outcome of the game.
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Wrexham vs Stockport kick off time
The game between Wrexham and Stockport is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday, March 22. The fixture will take place at the Racecourse Ground.
For those in the US, that is 7am PT or 10am ET.
How to watch Wrexham vs Stockport in the UK
Due to the UK’s 3 pm blackout rule, Wrexham’s clash with Stockport will not be available to watch on TV this weekend.
How to watch Wrexham vs Stockport in the US
As always, we know that many Wrexham fans are new to this, thanks to the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney influence, and may be hoping to watch the game outside the UK.
With this in mind, if you want to watch the Wrexham vs Stockport game from the US, you’ll be able to watch through Paramount+ and ESPN’s partnership.
There are also viewing options via CBS Sports Network, and the Fubo streaming service.
Wrexham team news
Parkinson claimed that four Wrexham players were carrying ‘knocks’ following the win over Wycombe and one of those players is believed to be Ollie Rathbone having struggled for the last few encounters.
George Dobson also took a hefty blow in the game at Adams Park, whilst Ryan Barnett and Sebastian Revan missed out altogether on the squad with injuries picked up at Reading.
Parkinson has given a positive fitness update since and has explained that the medical team have worked hard to get players back to full health ahead of the crucial fixture.
Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer’s absence has been explained by Parkinson and despite the duo working hard in training, they are expected to once again miss out on the matchday squad.
Wrexham vs Stockport head to head record
The first meeting between the two sides dates all the way back to 1922 with a 0-0 draw. Since then, Stockport have the upper hand with a total of 49 wins to Wrexham’s 37.
There have been 21 draws between the two teams but the Red Dragons have won just one of their last eight matches against their rivals.
That victory came on the final day of last season when goals from Palmer and Andy Cannon were enough to secure a 2-1 victory against the League Two champions.
Wrexham vs Stockport prediction
Wrexham are obviously on a huge wave of positivity following their dramatic win at Wycombe last time out however, their opponents Stockport are also unbeaten in their last four matches.
With just six points separating the two sides, this may be a match that both teams would rather not lose and sacrifice going all out for the win.
With Wycombe having some tough games to come in the promotion run in, this will be a tight and tense match and a 1-1 draw will occur in North Wales to leave both sides still very much in the hunt for promotion.