Wrexham and Birmingham City, both backed by American celebrities, face off in an EFL League One clash on Monday.
With NFL icon Tom Brady investing in the Blues and Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bankrolling Wrexham, both teams have set big ambitions.
Wrexham currently sit top of the League One table, while Birmingham sit sixth. Both teams have won their previous league games 2-1 and will be looking to continue their winning ways.
THE Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this match, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.
Birmingham City v Wrexham live broadcast, tv channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL League One match in the US:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
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What time is the Birmingham City – Wrexham match? to start up?
This EFL League One clash will take place at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park in Birmingham, England, and kicks off on Monday, September 16 at 8:00pm local time.
Here’s how that weather translates across the United States:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Monday September 16 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Monday September 16 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Monday September 16 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Monday September 16 | 12:00 p.m. |
Birmingham City v Wrexham rosters, team news
Birmingham have a number of players missing through injury, including Dion Sanderson, Lee BuchananAnd Keshi Anderson.
However, the signing on the same day Jay Stansfield should prove himself after featuring in the recent EFL Trophy game against Walsall. He could be slotted in just behind lone striker Alfie May, who has been on fire this season with four goals in as many league appearances.
Birmingham City’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Peacock-Farrell (GK) — Gardner-Hickman, Klarer, Bielik, Cochrane — Paik, Iwata — Wright, Stansfield, Hansson — May
Hurt: N / A
Suspended: N / A
Wrexham likely to be without Anthony Forde And George Evans due to injury, but George Dobson And Elliott Lee should overcome their fitness issues and be part of the match day squad.
Midfielder Andy Cannon is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing the last two games with a hamstring problem.
Wrexham’s predicted XI (5-3-2, right to left): Okonwo (GK) — Barnett, Cleworth, O’Connell, O’Connor, McClean — Cannon, Dobson, Lee — Marriott, Palmer
Hurt: George Evans
Suspended: N / A
Birmingham City vs Wrexham Prediction
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has led his side to a fantastic start to the season in their quest for promotion to the Championship. After a 1-1 draw at Reading on the opening day, the Blues have now made it three wins in a row in League One.
On the other hand, Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham have also spent a lot of money this summer, and it’s paying off. After five games, they sit top of the League One table, with four wins, one draw and an impressive 11 goals scored. Since their 3-2 win over Wycombe on the opening day, they haven’t conceded a goal.
With both teams in good form, we could see a tight clash that could possibly lead to a draw.
Prediction: Birmingham City 1-1 Wrexham
