Where to watch Wrexham vs. Reading live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for EFL League One match

08-23-2024
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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+

At the start of the campaign, a subscription to the base, ad-supported Paramount+ Essential costs $7.99 per month. There is also a yearly option which normally costs $59.99, but a promotion for a limited time for new subscribers who can enjoy Paramount+ starting at $2.50 per month for 12 months by selecting the annual option!

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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.

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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)