Five stand-out fixtures as Wrexham fans plan for EFL return

Wrexham AFC were given their fixtures for the 2023/24 League Two campaign yesterday, with some exciting clashes in store across the season. The Dragons sealed a return to the EFL after a 15-year hiatus by winning the 2022/23 National League title.

Now, Phil Parkinson’s side as well as the club’s supporters can look forward to some exciting matches with several relatively local derbies and impressive new stadia. The Reds have been installed as favourites for the league title with the bookmakers with Wrexham expected to sign a few new players to strengthen their already impressive squad.

Below, we take a look at some of the stand-out fixtures ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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Wigan Athletic (H) Carabao Cup First Round

Curtis Tilt will return to the Racecourse with Wigan Athletic(Image: Getty Images)

Wrexham’s return to the League Cup (now known as the Carabao Cup) sees them host old sparring partners Wigan at the Racecourse on August 9. The two sides met frequently in the league back in the 1990s and early 2000s but haven’t clashed for over two decades.

Former Reds defender Curtis Tilt will make a return to his former stomping ground and there is likely to be a fantastic atmosphere as the Dragons will want to lay down a marker against their League One opponents.

Tranmere Rovers (A)

Scott Quigley in action for Wrexham AFC against Tranmere Rovers(Image: Daily Post Wales)

There will be no love lost between these old foes as matches between the two are almost always feisty affairs. Many Wrexham fans view the Birkenhead side as the club’s second biggest rivals after Chester and there is sure to be a huge sea of red in the Cowshed at Prenton Park.

The September 2 match will mark the first of three ‘derby’ games in September as the Reds face Crewe Alexandra and Stockport County in the same month.