Wrexham welcomes Blackpool to the Racecourse Ground for a Thursday night showdown in League 1.
Sitting in third with 42 points, Wrexham are just three points shy of league leaders Birmingham City. Blackpool, with 27 points, are placed 12th.
Phil Parkinson’s Red Dragons are unbeaten in the last seven matches and boast an incredible home record, winning 16 of their last 18 at the Racecourse Ground. Despite this, scoring remains a challenge, with Wrexham netting more than once in only three of their last 14 matches.
Blackpool, managed by Steve Bruce, have been inconsistent, with their recent 0-0 draw against Stevenage reflecting attacking struggles. However, they’ve won three straight away games, showcasing resilience on the road.
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. Blackpool live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this League 1 match in the U.S.:
TV channel:
Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
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What time does Wrexham vs. Blackpool kick off?
This League 1 clash takes place at the the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 3 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 7:00 a.m. |
Wrexham vs. Blackpool lineups, team news
Wrexham will be without Elliot Lee for the Boxing Day clash. Andy Cannon, Matty James, and Oliver Rathbone are expected to start in midfield. Forward Jack Marriott remains unavailable despite progress, so Ollie Palmer and Luke Thomas are likely to lead the attack.
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is close to making a return but may not start, leaving Mark Howard between the sticks, backed by a defensive trio of Max Cleworth, Eoghan O’Connell, and Lewis Brunt.
Wrexham predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Howard (GK) — Cleworth, O’Connell, Brunt — Barnett, Cannon, James, Rathbone, McClean — Thomas, Palmer.
Blackpool’s defense is stretched thin with Andy Lyons and Elkan Baggott sidelined, meaning Odeluga Offiah, Matthew Pennington, Oliver Casey, and James Husband will likely form the backline.
In the midfield, Lee Evans and Albie Morgan should step up as Joshua Onomah is out and CJ Hamilton and Sonny Carey remain doubtful. Up front, Ashley Fletcher and Kyle Joseph are expected to continue their partnership.
Blackpool predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Tyrer (GK) — Offiah, Pennington, Casey, Husband — Apter, Evans, Morgan, Ballard — Fletcher, Joseph.
Wrexham vs. Blackpool prediction
It is difficult to overlook Wrexham’s home record ahead of the clash. They also have fewer injury concerns compared to their opponents on Thursday. Blackpool could threaten the fortress, but Wrexham should hold strong for a narrow win.
Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Blackpool
League 1 fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, December 26
- Leyton Orient vs. Crawley Town (8 a.m.)
- Birmingham vs. Burton Albion (10 a.m.)
- Bolton Wanderers vs. Barnsley (10 a.m.)
- Charlton vs. Cambridge (10 a.m.)
- Exeter vs. Bristol Rovers (10 a.m.)
- Huddersfield vs. Stockport (10 a.m.)
- Peterborough vs. Mansfield (10 a.m.)
- Reading vs. Northampton (10 a.m.)
- Rotherham vs. Wigan (10 a.m.)
- Shrewsbury vs. Lincoln (10 a.m.)
- Stevenage vs. Wycombe (10 a.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Blackpool (10 a.m.)
