Wrexham's Boxing Day Opponent Revealed: Who Stands in Their Way?
Following the release of the 2025–26 Championship schedule, teams in England's second division can now start preparing their strategies for the upcoming season.
Wrexham stands among those clubs that will be carefully studying and analyzing the fixture calendar as they prepare for their inaugural Championship campaign since the 1981–82 season. The Welsh side has achieved three consecutive promotions, though securing a fourth and advancing to the Premier League represents an extremely challenging task ahead.
Several important dates emerge from the official fixture announcement that deserve attention, particularly the traditional Boxing Day match—a cherished fixture in English football culture.
Let's examine Wrexham's Boxing Day opposition for the upcoming season.
Wrexham's Boxing Day Fixture for 2025–26
The Red Dragons' faithful will hope their squad maintains discipline during the Christmas period, as they face a significant test against Sheffield United on Boxing Day. This encounter will unfold at Wrexham's home venue, the Racecourse Ground, marking their first league meeting with the Blades since 1983.
Sheffield United presents a formidable opponent for Wrexham, having secured third place in the Championship during the previous campaign and advancing to the play-off final. Despite suffering late disappointment against Sunderland, they remain determined to secure Premier League promotion in 2025–26, now under the guidance of new head coach Rubén Sellés.
The match is scheduled to commence at 15:00 GMT on Boxing Day, which falls on a Friday this season.
Important Dates in Wrexham's 2025–26 Season
Wrexham begins their season against formidable opponents, with Phil Parkinson's team traveling to face Southampton on August 9. The recently relegated Saints will seek a positive start under their new manager Will Still.
The Red Dragons' inaugural home fixture arrives the subsequent weekend when West Bromwich Albion visits the Racecourse Ground. These clubs have met on just two previous occasions and never in league competition.
Following their Boxing Day encounter with Sheffield United, Wrexham will journey to Blackburn Rovers on New Year's Day for their opening fixture of 2026. Their regular season concludes at home against Middlesbrough on May 2—assuming they don't secure a play-off position, naturally.