The 2024/25 League One fixtures have been released this morning, with many Wrexham fans eager for a fast start to life in League One.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson will be hoping his side can continue their form of back-to-back promotion campaigns.
It will be a tougher test for Parkinson’s men with many clubs in a stronger position to fight for promotion.
The level of quality in the league is much higher, with former championship clubs like Birmingham City to rival the Red Dragons.
The fans will be hoping the club can build on the impressive signing of Arthur Okonkwo, which was confirmed earlier this week.
The signing was a statement of intent by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Both owners want to support Parkinson in the market to improve the capability of a growing squad.
The Red Dragons will want to get off to a fast start to stake a claim against some of their promotion rivals.
Here’s a look at how Wrexham and their promotion rivals’ first five games look in comparison.
First five 2024/25 League One fixtures: Wrexham vs Promotion Rivals
Wrexham
- Saturday August 10 – Wycombe Wanderers (H)
- Saturday August 17 – Bolton Wanderers (A)
- Saturday August 24 – Reading (H)
- Saturday August 31 – Peterborough United (A)
- Saturday September 7 – Shrewsbury Town (H)
Birmingham City
- Saturday August 10 – Birmingham City v Reading
- Saturday August 17 – Wycombe Wanderers v Birmingham City
- Saturday August 24 – Leyton Orient v Birmingham City
- Saturday August 31 – Birmingham City v Wigan Athletic
- Saturday September 7 – Exeter City v Birmingham City
Bolton Wanderers
- Saturday August 10 – Leyton Orient (A)
- Saturday August 17- Wrexham (H)
- Saturday August 24 – Charlton Athletic (A)
- Saturday August 31- Exeter City (H)
- Saturday September 7 – Cambridge United (A)
Stockport County
- Saturday August 10 – Cambridge United (H)
- Saturday August 17 – Blackpool (A)
- Saturday August 24 – Bristol Rovers (H)
- Saturday August 31 – Mansfield Town (A)
- Saturday September 7 – Reading (H)
A tough start for Wrexham
Wrexham face an away trip to Bolton in the second game of the season. Bolton will be considered as one of the favourites for promotion. To face a potential promotion rival in your first away game is a tough fixture. The Red Dragons will be pleased with three out of the first five fixtures being at the Racecourse.
Parkinson will be looking to the home fixtures to build momentum and get off to a flying start to the season.