Wrexham welcome Birmingham City to the Racecourse Ground on Friday night in a meeting of two big-spending Championship sides still trying to find their feet.
Phil Parkinson’s men have steadied the ship after a slow start, losing just once in their last seven across all competitions, with Nathan Broadhead’s first league goal helping secure a creditable draw at Leicester in midweek. Yet, home form remains a concern, with Wrexham winless in four at the Racecourse and leaking nine goals in that stretch.
Birmingham, meanwhile, arrive under pressure after a stuttering run of form. Chris Davies’ side needed a 98th-minute leveller from Demarai Gray to avoid embarrassment against struggling Sheffield Wednesday, which followed a damaging 3-0 defeat at Coventry.
Despite heavy summer investment, Blues have lost three away league games on the bounce without scoring. Still, a win here could lift them back toward the playoff spots before the international break.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
Wrexham vs. Birmingham City live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship in the U.S.:
TV channel: --
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. However, streaming options are available on Paramount+, with new users able to sign up for a FREE trial.
What time does Wrexham vs. Birmingham City kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales, and kicks off on Friday, October 3, at 8 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Oct. 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Oct. 3 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Oct. 3 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Oct. 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, October 3
- Wrexham vs. Birmingham City (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 4
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Stoke City (7:30 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Sheffield United (7:30 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Coventry City (7:30 a.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Queens Park Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. West Bromwich Albion (10:00 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Middlesbrough (10:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Charlton Athletic (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Oxford United (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, October 5
- Ipswich Town vs. Norwich City (7:00 a.m.)