Southampton return to life in the Championship on Saturday, as they take on newly promoted Wrexham in this intriguing opening-weekend clash at St Mary's.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are.
The Saints endured a torrid campaign last season, finishing rock bottom of the English Premier League after working their way through three different managers — Russell Martin, Simon Rusk and Ivan Jurić — all unable to prevent their slide toward the drop. The close-season has seen highly rated young English manager Will Still tasked with guiding the Hampshire club to an immediate return to the top flight.
With celebrity backers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham, meanwhile, has pulled off an unprecedented three consecutive promotions to reach the Championship. Manager Phil Parkinson is now eyeing the ultimate prize — a place in the Premier League — and has brought in a number of big-name additions to his squad, including former England defender Conor Coady and Wales striker Kieffer Moore.
Southampton take on Wrexham on Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. Mary's, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. BST local time. That makes it a 7:30 a.m. ET or 4:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 9:30 p.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.
Young forward Jay Robinson looks set to be a player to watch out for in the Championship this term, having been a standout performer for Southampton in preseason. Robin Jones/Getty Images
How to watch Southampton vs. Wrexham in the US without cable
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.
How to watch the EFL Championship from anywhere with a VPN
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