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Wrexham aims for Championship play-offs in upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Wrexham aims for Championship play-offs in upcoming season

Summary

Wrexham is set to begin their 2026/27 Championship season on August 17 against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium. Last season, they finished seventh, just outside the play-off spots. With the EFL expanding the play-offs to include six teams, Wrexham's chances of reaching the top eight have increased to 35.8%, according to Opta's supercomputer. Previously, their chances would have been 26.2% under the old model. They suffered a defeat earlier this season against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Wrexham plays Cardiff City on August 17.
•They finished seventh last season, missing the play-offs.
•Opta gives Wrexham a 35.8% chance for top-eight finish.
•They lost to Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Carabao Cup.
•This marks Wrexham's first league meeting with Cardiff since 2002.

Latest Updates

11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Opta’s supercomputer predicts Wrexham’s chances of securing Championship play-off spot in 26/27

What they're saying

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Wrexham are less than one week away from getting their 2026/27 Championship season underway. The Red Dragons suffered disappointment last term as they failed to beat Middlesbrough on the final day of the campaign and ended up finishing seventh (one spot outside of the play-offs).
— Yahoo Sports

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