The 2025/26 Championship fixtures have been announced and Wrexham fans will be looking out for key clashes.
Having achieved their third successive promotion from the National League, Rob McElhenney has dismissed ‘consolidation’ talk and has lofty ambitions once again alongside co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
Phil Parkinson’s side have already secured their first acquisition of the summer transfer window as striker Ryan Hardie joined Wrexham from Plymouth Argyle.
Wrexham face Southampton in their season opener at St Mary’s stadium and here are all the key clashes during what will be a momentous campaign for the Red Dragons.
When Wrexham will face Birmingham City in the 2025/26 Championship season
Wrexham have formed a rivalry with Birmingham City over the course of last season with the games being dubbed the ‘Hollywood’ derby, in reference to the clubs’ owners.
Birmingham will visit the Racecourse Ground on October 4th before the return fixture taking place towards the end of the season on April 11th.
The Blues ran out 3-1 winners at St Andrews last season but Ollie Rathbone’s incredible strike earned a 1-1 draw in North Wales.
When Wrexham will face Swansea City in the 2025/26 Championship season
Cardiff’s relegation last season means that Wrexham have only one Welsh side to compete with next season and bragging rights will be up for grabs as to who comes out on top.
Wrexham travel to Swansea in the first Welsh derby of the campaign on December 20th before hosting their rivals on March 14th.
It will be a chance for Parkinson’s side to officially become the best team in Wales next season if they can finish above their counterparts from the south.
When Wrexham will face relegated Premier League side in the 2025/26 Championship season
Southampton away is a tough start to the season for the Red Dragons and we will find out a lot about Parkinson’s side after that clash.
Leicester and Ipswich Town also dropped down from the Premier League last season and will be visiting the Racecourse next season.
| Opponent | Date | Venue |
| Southampton | August 9 | St Mary’s Stadium |
| Leicester City | September 30 | King Power Stadium |
| Ipswich Town | November 22 | Portman Road |
| Leicester City | January 20 | Racecourse Ground |
| Ipswich Town | February 21 | Racecourse Ground |
| Southampton | April 6 | Racecourse Ground |
The countdown is on for the club’s first attempt in the second tier since 1982 and the preparations are well underway both on and off the pitch.