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. Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the Championship.

Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to grab a 2-1 win.

Happy Friday and happy Championship opening day to all who celebrate! England's second division begins a new season on Friday, essentially ushering in the start of the European club season and offering a new edition of the always intriguing promotion race.