The wait is finally over! The much-anticipated 2024/25 season EFL League One is here. Newly promoted Wrexham AFC will be cutting the ribbon of their campaign against Wycombe Wanders at SToK Cae Ras. It is the first time the Welsh side is playing in England’s third division since 2004-05. Meanwhile, the away side is making their fourth consecutive League One appearance.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned club would have drawn up a third consecutive promotion on their agenda list. Their pre-season tour suggests so, losing not a single game out of the five friendlies they played. While victories were clinched against Hanley Town, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Fleetwood, they played a draw against Bournemouth and Chelsea.

On the other hand, Wycombe will again assemble to make a much-awaited promotion to the EFL Championship. In the last three seasons, they have finished sixth, ninth, and 10th in the League One table. The opening match will tell how Matt Bloomfield’s side is prepared. It was back in March 2008 when the Chairboys faced the Red Dragons.

Wrexham vs Wycombe: Team news

Injuries

Wrexham

The face of the team Paul Mullin will remain the key absentee for the opening League One clash. The 29-year-old underwent surgery to address his lower back and hamstring problems. Unfortunately, Phil Parkinson would also fail to avail the services of defender Jacob Mendy and forward Steven Fletcher.

Rest are fit with new signings including Arthur Okonkwo, Callum Burton, Dan Scarr, Lewis Brunt, Sebastian Revan, and George Dobson also available at the Welsh club’s disposal.

Wycombe

Wycombe can consider themselves as lucky as they don’t have any significant injury calls to ponder. The whole team is available for selection as the excitement remains to see new signings, including Nathan Bishop, Daniel Harvie, Alex Hartridge, Tyreeq Bakinson, Brody Peart, Daniel Udoh, and Jaiden Bartolo.

Predicted lineups

Wrexham potential lineup (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, O’Connell, O’Connor; Barnett, Dobson, Cannon, Lee, McClean; Marriott, Dalby

Wycombe Wanderers potential lineup (4-3-3): Bishop; Grimmer, Hartridge, Low, Harvie; Scowen, Butcher, Bakinson; McCleary, Sadlier, Kone

Head-to-head stats and prediction

Total matches played: 6

Won by Wrexham: 1

Won by Wycombe: 3

Draw: 2

We know how desperate Wrexham AFC would be to kickstart their campaign with a statement victory. On the other hand, Wycombe has known the ways around League One for quite some time. We can’t guarantee a win, as either side will have to settle for a draw. The scoreline will be Wrexham 1-1 Wycombe.

How to watch Wrexham Vs Wycombe EFL League One on TV and livestream?

Fans in the US can catch the action live on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Golazo Network.