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Where to watch Wrexham vs. Birmingham City live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for League 1 match

Wrexham host fellow table toppers Birmingham City on Thursday in a match that could decide the fate of the League One title.

Birmingham lead the standings with 56 points while Wrexham are five points behind in third place. However, Wrexham have played two matches more than the Blues.

A 1-0 win over Exeter City on Saturday marked Birmingham’s fourth straight win in the league. Meanwhile, Wrexham are coming off a 1-2 defeat to Shrewsbury last week.

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. Birmingham City live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this League One match in the U.S.:

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new subscribers. 

What time does Wrexham vs. Birmingham City kick off?

This EFL League One clash takes place at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, United Kingdom and kicks off on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:

  Date Kickoff time
Eastern Time Thu, Jan. 23 3:00 p.m.
Central Time Thu, Jan. 23 2:00 p.m.
Mountain Time Thu, Jan. 23 1:00 p.m.
Pacific Time Thu, Jan. 23 12:00 p.m.

Wrexham vs. Birmingham City lineups, team news

Wrexham will be without goalkeeper Callum Burton and centre back Lewis BruntSteven Fletcher, Paul Mullin, and Ollie Palmer have all been in good form in attack with but Palmer was not in the squad for the loss at Shrewsbury.

Captain James McClean will continue to be one of Wrexham’s main creative outlets on the wing.

Wrexham predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Okonkwo (GK) — O’Connor, Cleworth, O’Connell, — Barnett, Cannon, Rathbone, James, McClean — Mullin, Fletcher.

Birmingham City have no new injury concerns with defender Lee Buchanan and winger Siriki Dembele the only long-term injury absentees.

Jay Stansfield and Alfie May have been Birmingham’s main attacking threats this season having scored 12 and 10 goals respectively. The duo will be key to Birmingham’s chances at Wrexham.

Birmingham City predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left):   Allsop (GK) — Laird, Klarer, Davies, Cochrane — Gardner-Hickman, Leonard — Wright, Harris, Stansfield — May.

Wrexham vs. Birmingham City prediction

Wrexham have turned Racecourse Ground into a fortress this season and have not lost a single game in the league. They have won 12 and drawn two at home but they face their biggest test when they host leaders Birmingham City.

The Red Dragons’ unbeaten run at home looks in real danger with Birmingham likely to power to victory.

Prediction: Wrexham 1-2 Birmingham City 

League One fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Wednesday, January 21

  • Wigan Athletics vs. Burton (2:45 p.m.)
  • Bolton vs. Charlton (2:45 p.m.)
  • Peterborough vs. Exeter City (2:45 p.m.)

Thursday, January 23

  • Wrexham vs. Birmingham City (3:00 p.m.)

Saturday, January 25

  • Cambridge United vs. Mansfield Town (7:30 a.m.)
  • Huddersfield Town vs. Bolton (7:30 a.m.)
  • Charlton Athletic vs. Shrewsbury (10:00 a.m.)
  • Wycombe vs. Northampton (10:00 a.m.)
  • Burton vs. Rotherham (10:00 a.m.)
  • Stockport vs. Crawley Town (10:00 a.m.)
  • Exeter City vs. Blackpool (10:00 a.m.)
  • Wigan Athletic vs. Bristol Rovers (10:00 a.m.)
  • Leyton Orient vs. Reading (10:00 a.m.)
  • Lincoln City vs. Peterborough (10:00 a.m.)
  • Barnsley vs. Stevenage (10:00 a.m.)
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