Wrexham Takes On Southampton: Bold Predictions, Expected Lineups, and How to Watch Live

Wrexham will look to recover from their worst defeat of the Hollywood era when they welcome Southampton to their ground in the EFL Championship this weekend.

Southampton have remained unbeaten since the season's opening day, while the Red Dragons have managed just one victory in their seven league outings. Wrexham have fallen in four of their last five league encounters with Southampton, including both fixtures from last season.

Phil Parkinson will be eager to relieve the mounting pressure on his job before a three-week international break, with Wrexham's next fixture scheduled for Oct. 10.

Wrexham vs. Southampton Prediction

I Spy an Away Win

Southampton were handed a four-point deduction following the "Spygate" controversy, yet that setback hasn't prevented them from hitting their stride in the Championship this term. The Saints sit ninth in the standings with 10 points and would actually be second, trailing only West Ham, if not for that penalty.

That means they have already racked up double the points of Wrexham, who have struggled to find their footing in the early stages of the season. The Red Dragons were thrashed 6–0 by West Ham in their last outing and need to deliver a much-improved showing, beyond just chasing a better scoreline.

Prediction: Wrexham 0–2 Southampton

Wrexham Predicted Lineup vs. Southampton

Parkinson made questionable selection decisions against West Ham and will need to field his most trusted side this weekend. Club skipper Dom Hyam could be restored to the backline, while the seasoned Matty James should also be brought back into the center of midfield.

Issa Kaboré and Jacques Ekomié are the likely candidates on the flanks, with Josh Windass set to feature in the attacking midfield role behind Kieffer Moore.

Wrexham predicted starting lineup vs. Southampton (3-4-2-1): Patterson; Hyam, Worrall, Doyle; Kaboré, James, Whiteman, Ekomié; Windass, O'Brien, Moore.

Southampton Predicted Lineup vs. Wrexham

Southampton are hopeful that Flynn Downes will be fit after he was substituted at halftime in their recent victory over Bristol City, though the game may arrive too early for Caspar Jander.

Cyle Larin leads the Championship scoring charts with seven goals already this campaign, just one more than Wrexham's entire team has netted. James Ward-Prowse could be deployed in midfield, with Azaz and Leo Scienza providing support.

Southampton predicted starting lineup vs. Wrexham (4-2-3-1): Peretz; Bree, Wood, Schlotterbeck, Manning; Ward-Prowse, Downes; Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza; Larin.

What Time Does Wrexham vs. Southampton Kick Off?

Location: Wrexham, Wales
Stadium: Racecourse Ground
Date: Saturday, September 19
Kickoff: 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST

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