Wrexham will look to return to their winning ways when they host Peterborough for a League One match this Saturday.
The hosts are currently sitting at third in the League One standings, just two points behind table-toppers Wycombe Wanderers. They will head into this contest after a disappointing 1-2 setback to Barnsley. Wrexham has collected 48 match points from 24 matches they have played.
Meanwhile, Peterborough occupy 18th place on the leaderboard, having collected just 25 points from their 23 games of the season. The Posh are winless from their last four league encounters.
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. Peterborough live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this League One match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Amazon Prime
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which are currently offering a FREE trial to new members. Viewers can also enjoy streaming on CBS Sports Network, and Amazon Prime.
What time does Wrexham vs. Peterborough kick off?
This League One match takes place at Stok Cae Ras in Wrexham, Wales and kicks off on Saturday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date | Kickoff time | |
Eastern Time | Sat, Jan. 4 | 10:00 a.m. |
Central Time | Sat, Jan. 4 | 9:00 a.m. |
Mountain Time | Sat, Jan. 4 | 8:00 a.m. |
Pacific Time | Sat, Jan. 4 | 7:00 a.m. |
Wrexham vs. Peterborough lineups, team news
Head coach Phil Parkinson is likely to keep the lineup similar to what they had fielded in their match against Barnsley.
Arthur Okonkwo has returned to the bench after recovering from his long injury, and he is likely to start in the starting XI.
Ollie Palmer will lead the attack once more. Eoghan O’Connell will continue in the center of the backline with Thomas O’Connor.
Wrexham predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Okonkwo (GK) — Cleworth, O’Connell, O’Connor — Barnett, Dobson, James, Rathbone, McClean — Palmer, Mullin.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
As for Peterborough, Kwame Poku will remain out from this clash as the midfielder hasn’t made his return since his injury in a 0-1 defeat to Burton Albion.
Peterborough predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Bilokapic (GK) — Wallin, Fernandez, Nevett — Curtis, Kyprianou, Collins, Hayes — Conn-Clarke — Mothersille, Jones.
Injured: Kwame Poku
Suspended: None
Wrexham vs. Peterborough Prediction
Wrexham achieved a 2-0 dominant victory against Peterborough when they last met in August 2024.
Even after their recent defeat, Wrexham is comfortably sitting in the third position on the table. Meanwhile, after looking at the Posh’s dreadful form, it is very unlikely that Peterborough will stand against their opponents.
With Wrexham’s impressive home form, we predict a win for the hosts.
- Prediction: Wrexham 2-0 Peterborough
League One fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, January 4
- Burton Albion vs. Northampton Town (7:30 a.m.)
- Cambridge United vs. Bristol Rovers (7:30 a.m.)
- Barnsley vs. Crawley Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Charlton Athletic vs. Reading (10:00 a.m.)
- Exeter City vs. Bolton Wanderers (10:00 a.m.)
- Huddersfield Town vs. Rotherham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Leyton Orient vs. Shrewsbury Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Lincoln City vs. Stevenage (10:00 a.m.)
- Stockport County vs. Mansfield Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Birmingham City (10:00 a.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Peterborough United (10:00 a.m.)
- Wycombe Wanderers vs. Blackpool (10:00 a.m.)