Wrexham vs Southampton kicks off next season

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    In a highly anticipated upcoming match, Wrexham is set to face Southampton, a team recently relegated from the Premier League, in their inaugural fixture of the season.

    Scheduled to take place at St Mary’s on August 9, this marks the beginning of a historic journey for Wrexham in English soccer’s second division, a level they haven’t competed at for 43 years.

    Wrexham’s extraordinary ascent in the footballing ranks can be attributed to the influence of its famed co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Just two years prior, Wrexham was competing in non-league soccer within England’s fifth tier. Now, after three consecutive promotions, they find themselves flirting with the upper echelons of English football, just a division below the prestigious Premier League. This opening match serves as a significant test against Southampton, who last season was competing with household names such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

    The encounter has garnered substantial attention, with plans to broadcast it live in the U.K., signaling the growing attraction towards Wrexham’s fixtures. The full schedule for the Championship, known for its competitive nature, was unveiled on Thursday. Notably, Wrexham faces off against former Premier League champions Leicester on September 30. They will also compete against Ipswich, who faced relegation last season, on November 22 and will clash with Sheffield United on Boxing Day.

    This new chapter in the Championship is seen as a formidable challenge for Wrexham, illustrating the league’s well-known intensity and difficulty, exemplified just last season by Luton, who faced the bitter reality of relegation to the third tier, despite having played in the Premier League the previous year.