Wrexham host Reading at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales on Saturday for their third EFL League One match this season.
The hosts are unbeaten in the competition so far, having started their campaign with a tight 3-2 win over Wycombe before playing out a goalless draw against Bolton.
Reading are also unbeaten at the moment in League One. They started their campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Birmingham City, but picked up a 2-0 win at home against Wigan Athletic last week.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Wrexham vs. Reading live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL League One match in the U.S.:
TV channel: -
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Wrexham vs. Reading kick off?
This EFL League One clash takes place at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales and kicks off on Saturday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 7:00 a.m. |
Wrexham vs. Reading lineups, team news
Wrexham's wing-back Jacob Mendy, who underwent a hamstring surgery earlier this year, returned to action in reserve match on Tuesday. But it remains to be seen if Mendy will be fit for a first-team start.
Striker Paul Mullin is still unavailable after a minor spinal surgery, but he is closing in on a return.
Wrexham predicted XI (5-3-2, right to left): Okonkwo (GK) — Revan, Cleworth, O'Connell, O'Connor, McClean — Cannon, Dobson, Lee — Marriott, Palmer
Injured: Paul Mullin
Suspended: -
Reading could go with the starting XI that helped them to a win over Wigan. Manager Ruben Selles' options are limited since Harvey Knibbs is out with a groin injury, Andy Yiadom is out with a knee issue and Femi Azeez completed a move to Milwall.
Reading predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Pereira (GK) — Craig, Mbengue, Bindon, Dorsett — Elliott, Wing, Savage — Camara, Ehibhatiomhan, Smith
Injured: Harvey Knibbs, Andy Yiadom
Suspended: -
Wrexham vs. Reading prediction
Hosts Wrexham, backed by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, may just pip Reading to three-points. But it promises to be a close encounter.
Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Reading
EFL League One fixture schedule this week
Saturday, August 24
- Burton vs. Stevenage (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Stockport vs. Bristol Rovers (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Wycombe vs. Rotherham (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Crawley Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Lincoln City vs. Mansfield Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Cambridge United vs. Blackpool (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Huddersfield vs. Shrewsbury (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Leyton Orient vs. Birmingham City (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Wrexham vs. Reading (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Barnsley vs. Northampton Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Charlton vs. Bolton (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Exeter City vs. Peterborough (10:00 a.m. ET)