A new-look Wrexham kicked off their first Championship campaign in 43 years at St. Mary’s. With dreams of one day playing in the Premier League, Phil Parkinson’s men looked to start their 2025–26 season off strong against a recently demoted Southampton side.

American soccer fans can stream this fixture on CBS Sports Golazo via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the EFL Championship this season. Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the Championship.

Happy Friday and happy Championship opening day to all who celebrate! England's second division begins a new season on Friday, essentially ushering in the start of the European club season and offering a new edition of the always intriguing promotion race.