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- Competition: Championship
- Date: 7th April 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Racecourse Ground
Tuesday night at the Racecourse Ground has that playoff feel about it. Wrexham sit sixth, Southampton just behind in seventh, and only a single point separates them. It is tight, maybe uncomfortably so. You can imagine the tension already. One good result changes everything. The Red Dragons have been strong at home, however the Saints arrive in serious form, which complicates things.
Wrexham vs Southampton Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Southampton
2 : 1
Wrexham
Championship
There is not much history to lean on here. The only previous meeting came in August 2025, and the Saints edged it 2-1. That result might not say everything, but it does offer a small hint about how close this matchup can be.
Wrexham team overview
The Red Dragons have handled this step up better than many expected. Coming from League One and immediately pushing for another promotion says a lot about their structure. Sixty-four points from 40 games is not a fluke. Phil Parkinson’s side have been competitive in most matches, even when not at their best.
Recent form is decent without being flawless. One defeat in the last four is solid, though only one clean sheet in that run does raise questions. Defensively, there are moments where things look a bit open. At home, though, it is a different story. Three wins from the last four at the Racecourse Ground show confidence and a certain edge.
Jay Rodríguez remains unavailable, which limits attacking depth, but there are no fresh concerns otherwise. That stability in selection might actually help here, especially in a game where rhythm could matter more than brilliance.
Last matches of Wrexham
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West Bromwich Albion
2 : 2
Wrexham
Championship
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Sheffield United
1 : 2
Wrexham
Championship
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Watford
3 : 1
Wrexham
Championship
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Wrexham
2 : 0
Swansea City
Championship
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Wrexham
1 : 2
Hull City
Championship
Wrexham lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Arthur Okonkwo
Defenders
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2
Callum Doyle
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5
Dominic Hyam
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4
Max Cleworth
Midfielders
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14
George Thomason
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15
George Dobson
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26
Zak Vyner
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12
Issa Kaboré
Forwards
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27
Lewis O'Brien
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28
Sam Smith
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10
Josh Windass
Southampton team overview
The Saints if you prefer, are in serious form right now. Fifteen unbeaten, twelve wins, and seven clean sheets, and you start to see a side that feels balanced rather than just sharp going forward.
The FA Cup win over Arsenal still lingers a bit. A 2-1 result in that kind of game does more than lift spirits, it sort of settles nerves, and Southampton looked calm, almost in control for long spells.
Ross Stewart keeps leading the line and popping up at the right moments. Injuries to Cyle Larin and Alex McCarthy are not ideal, however the Saints have managed, though away defending still looks a little shaky at times.
Last matches of Southampton
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Southampton
2 : 1
Arsenal
FA Cup
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Southampton
2 : 0
Oxford United
Championship
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Southampton
1 : 0
Norwich City
Championship
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Coventry City
1 : 2
Southampton
Championship
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West Bromwich Albion
1 : 1
Southampton
Championship
Southampton lineup
Goalkeeper
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41
Daniel Peretz
Defenders
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14
James Bree
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6
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
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15
Nathan Wood
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3
Ryan Manning
Midfielders
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48
Cam Bragg
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10
Finn Azaz
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20
Caspar Jander
Forwards
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18
Tom Fellows
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11
Ross Stewart
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13
Léo Scienza
Prediction
This one feels open, maybe more than the table suggests. Wrexham have seen both teams score in five of their last six games, while the Saints rarely keep clean sheets away. Add Southampton’s long unbeaten run, and it points to a competitive game. A 2-2 draw seems like a fair outcome here.
Three reasons we expect both teams to score
- Southampton have finished only one of their 19 away league games this season without conceding.
- Both teams scored in all but one of the last six games of Wrexham.
- Four of the last five home games of Wrexham produced goals at both ends.
Main prediction Wrexham - Southampton
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Wrexham vs Southampton standings in Championship
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 40 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 84 - 42 | +42 | 83 |
| 2 | Millwall | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 55 - 45 | +10 | 72 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 60 - 39 | +21 | 71 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 67 - 39 | +28 | 69 |
| 5 | Hull City | 40 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 63 - 58 | +5 | 67 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 62 - 53 | +9 | 64 |
| 7 | Southampton | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 63 - 48 | +15 | 63 |
| 8 | Derby County | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 58 - 51 | +7 | 60 |
| 9 | Watford | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 51 - 48 | +3 | 56 |
| 10 | Queens Park Rangers | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 57 - 62 | -5 | 56 |
| 11 | Norwich City | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 53 - 47 | +6 | 55 |
| 12 | Stoke City | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 48 - 43 | +5 | 54 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 51 - 51 | 0 | 54 |
| 14 | Birmingham City | 40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 48 - 50 | -2 | 53 |
| 15 | Preston North End | 40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 47 - 51 | -4 | 53 |
| 16 | Swansea City | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 47 - 52 | -5 | 53 |
| 17 | Sheffield United | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 57 - 57 | 0 | 51 |
| 18 | Charlton Athletic | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 37 - 48 | -11 | 48 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 37 - 49 | -12 | 46 |
| 20 | West Bromwich Albion | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 42 - 56 | -14 | 44 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 39 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 38 - 55 | -17 | 41 |
| 22 | Leicester City | 40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 53 - 62 | -9 | 40 |
| 23 | Oxford United | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 37 - 52 | -15 | 40 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday | 40 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 24 - 81 | -57 | -6 |