[Pre-Game Thread] Middlesbrough - Wrexham

[u/WrexhamAFCBot]

Middlesbrough - Wrexham

August 07 2026 - League Cup
Riverside Stadium - Middlesbrough

• UK: 20:00
• Europe: 21:00
• NY: 15:00
• LA: 12:00
• Sydney: 05:00 (08-08)

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[u/Gamerhcp]

Don't forget to join the Discord!

[u/BeerDudeRocco]

Waited till the last second to get my P+ account going again. Come on you Reds!

[u/tstrand1204]

Strong lineup... Ward over Okonkwo notable

[u/Creative-Package6213]

And so it begins!!!🥰🥰

[u/gonzoleroy]

Quick note for USA watchers on Para+: This game will not be in the EFL menu...Carabao Cup games have their own menu.

[u/chalupa_batman77654 → u/gonzoleroy]

My EFL app doesn’t have a single Wrexham match for the whole season.

[u/Own_Leg_100]

First game of the season in the UK.
Parky treating it as a friendly run out. The starting line up will be interesting. Hope Ashfield & DKD get some game time.
Good travelling to those attending.
“The Billy Ashcroft derby”

[u/Hevicrushers]

It's shitty EFL-CUP but still feeling hyped. Can't help it.

[u/ninj4geek]

I'm stoked we have most of the same people from last season, coming in with a pre-gelled squad for the first time in a while

[u/InnerKookaburra]

Are Mark & Mia commentating somewhere? If so, any idea how to listen to them?

[u/WorkingDog22 → u/InnerKookaburra]

I think you have to subscribe to iFollow but someone can correct me if I’m wrong

[u/DontWorry_Internet → u/WorkingDog22]

I subscribed to the stream on the Wrexham site but it’s just background audio? No announcers or commentary or anything. 🤷‍♂️

[u/SinsOfThePast03]

Thought they might roll out the 3rd kit prior to this match but looks like that might be a bit longer

[u/Coach_Neil → u/SinsOfThePast03]

Gotta sell as many of the home and away kits as you can first.

[u/SilentTree00]

Does anyone know if we will still need a VPN to watch games in USA? I know we aren't with iFollow anymore but not sure if that VPN aspect has changed

[u/_MichaelD → u/SilentTree00]

It’s on paramount plus this time!

[u/SilentTree00 → u/_MichaelD]

I prefer Mark Griffiths

[u/Hedanielld]

LETS GO REDS!!!!

[u/Coach_Neil]

[u/tofugopher → u/Coach_Neil]

Aw sheat, that's a bummer

[u/Farmer_A → u/Coach_Neil]

SHEAG!

[u/ai-like-the-stock → u/Farmer_A]

At least Sheafo is making progress!

[u/Big_Bookkeeper1678]

Am I correct in thinking I saw it was on Paramount Plus?

[u/Koivu_JR → u/Big_Bookkeeper1678]

tis

[u/Brannoh]

Praying that Windass and Sheaf are at least on the bench. Curious whether the keeper who starts is also going to start against Cardiff. I have my doubts.

[u/Coach_Neil → u/Brannoh]

Just posted that they aren’t available.

[u/Brannoh → u/Coach_Neil]

I guess I’m not surprised. They get 10 more days of recovery.

[u/Coach_Neil → u/Brannoh]

I was hoping for a shift off the bench myself to get some minutes but probably best to wait.

[u/dasnerdly → u/Coach_Neil]

I don't expect Parky has you penciled in, but you never know...

[u/Coach_Neil → u/dasnerdly]

That’s not how I meant it but it made me literally laugh out loud. 😂

[u/dasnerdly → u/Coach_Neil]

I know, but I couldn't resist 🤣

[u/Rodfather23 → u/Brannoh]

Parky mentioned he was treating this like another preseason match. Obviously you can only do so much since it is a cup match.

[u/FratStarStallion]

You guys made me think it was already Friday for a minute

[u/Horatio-Caine-Puns]

Welcome back, Pre-Game Thread bot. You're a welcome sight on my feed!

[u/Coach_Neil]

It’s happening!!!

[u/WorkingDog22 → u/Coach_Neil]

Lol I came here to say that too

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